A prefix meaning sound, used in medical and technical terms, often short for sonogram in medical contexts.
From Latin 'sonus' meaning sound, related to Sanskrit 'svan-' (to sound). Used in English medical terminology since the mid-20th century with the development of ultrasound technology.
The prefix 'sono-' has revolutionized medicine by letting us see with sound waves - sonograms create images from echoes, much like bats navigate in darkness. This Latin root connects ancient understanding of sound to cutting-edge medical imaging that can reveal a baby's first movements.
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