Stethoscope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stethoscope is a noun meaning (medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
Meaning
(medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To auscultate, or examine, with a stethoscope.
Example Sentences
you wish me to submit to be stethoscoped; if so, you shall be gratified, although the prospect of undergoing that, or any other operation at Mr. Pigwidgeon's hands, is not the most agreeable
Word Forms
- stethoscopes
- stethoscoping
- stethoscoped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precordial, binaural, auscultoscope, stethokyrtograph, sonde, stomatoscope.
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