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stetho·scope
I. \ˈstethəˌskōp also ˈsteth-\ noun
Etymology: French stéthoscope, from stéth- steth- + -scope
1. : an instrument used for the detection and study of sounds within the body (as chest, abdomen) that are conveyed to the ears of the observer through rubber tubing connected with an endpiece placed upon the area to be examined
2. : an instrument resembling a stethoscope that is used to detect flaws in metal
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to examine by means of a stethoscope
< stethoscoped the patient's chest > |