Itâs also known as sonography. The technology is similar to that used by sonar and radar, which help the military detect planes and ships. An ultrasound allows your doctor to see problems with organs, vessels, and tissues without needing to make an incision.
Sponsored Topics. Sophia is an incorporated town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It was incorporated in 1912. The population was 1,301 at the 2000 census. Sophia was the hometown of the late U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd.
â Sophia's catchphrase. Sophia Petrillo, (legally Sophia Weinstock) is a fictional character from the TV series, The Golden Girls, and its spin-offs The Golden Palace and Empty Nest. She was portrayed by Estelle Getty. Sophia was born on April 17, 1906 in Sicily with her brothers, Angelo and Vito and her sisters, Angela and Regina.