Proposal for a standardized international ultrasound terminology (Terminologia Sonographica)

A proposed framework for an internationally compatible Terminologia Sonographica aims to standardize ultrasound nomenclature, replace metaphors, and improve AI model reproducibility by aligning terms with physical acoustics.

• Inconsistent, metaphor-based sonographic terms create a gap between physical acoustics and clinical interpretation, hindering AI training and data harmonization.
• The proposed Terminologia Sonographica would systematically categorize descriptors by physical principles, replace ambiguous metaphors, and be validated by ultrasound societies.
• The aim is an interoperable, ontologically precise infrastructure to ensure quality assurance and support future AI decision-making.

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