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auscultation

/ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.

Examples :

"The doctor used auscultation to listen to my lungs and heart, checking for any unusual sounds. "
medicine physiology anatomy sound organ body disease

Related Words

Illustration diagnosis

diagnosis verb

/daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"The doctor diagnosed the child's fever as a common viral infection. "

Illustration listen

listen noun

/ˈlɪs.ən/

An instance of listening.

"Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."

Illustration checking

checking verb

/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration organs

organs noun

/ˈɔː.ɡənz/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡənz/

A larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

"bodily organs"

Illustration sounds

sounds noun

/saʊndz/

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

"He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound."

Illustration usually

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration stethoscope

stethoscope noun

/ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/

A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body, often combined with a sphygmomanometer

"The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heart. "

Illustration listening

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration unusual

unusual noun

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

"The student's sudden absence was an unusual for her. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration disorders

disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration internal

internal adjective

/ɪnˈtɝnəl/

Inside of something

"We saw the internal compartments."