Word
stethoscope
A medical instrument for listening to the internal sounds of an animal body, such as the heart or lungs.
Meanings
A medical instrument for listening to the internal sounds of an animal body, such as the heart or lungs.
Examples
- The nurse used a stethoscope to check the baby's heartbeat during the examination.
- Before diagnosing the cough, the physician placed her stethoscope firmly against the patient's chest.
- Veterinarians often rely on a stethoscope to listen to the breathing of large animals like horses.
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