Ultrasound Vs. Sonogram?

I've heard of pregnant women having an ultrasound and also having a sonogram. What's the difference between an ultrasound and a sonogram, or are they the same thing?

They are both interchangeable termanology for the same thing , and in some parts of the world the procedure is even termed "echograms" , or " Echography". The term "sonogram" specifically, in poular culture,has become assocoiated with fetal ultrasound over the years ; though it really doesn't differ procedurally.

~ej

its the same thing.

same thing !

a sonogram is a specific ultrasound exam

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