So, Ryan asked me yesterday what the diffence between an sonogram and an ultrasound is. I have used them interchangably and was not sure. It turns out that it is mostly correct to use either, but here is a definition by someone on Yahoo Answers:
"An Ultrasound is a group of sound waves that are sent out at a level beyond what our ears can pick up. It is used in cars, planes, boats, medical instruments, etc. The items that they are place in has an device that picks up the signal when it bounces on an object. This signal can produce a picture (depending on the quality of the echo), alert to a near-by object or get you a speeding ticket. It is widely used is almost every aspect of our lives (whether we know it or not).
A Sonogram is an exam in radiology in which ultrasound is used to create an image of what lies below the surface of the skin. The intensity will determine the depth of penetration that the sound wave will have. Of the ways in creating radiological images, Ultrasound is consider one of the safest."
So now you know... Sonogram is the most correct when referring to looking at pictures of our baby boy while he is still inside my belly.
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