stethoscope
noun
stetho·scope
ˈste-thə-ˌskōp 
also
-t͟hə-
: a medical instrument for detecting sounds produced in the body that are conveyed to the ears of the listener through rubber tubing connected with a piece placed upon the area to be examined
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These shifts in standards of care make uncovered, unclean stethoscopes culpable vectors in the event of infections during health care delivery.
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Diskcover, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Auscultation is a medical term for listening to sounds from certain organs, typically while using a stethoscope.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Established in 2013, the brand has charms in stock as well as a bespoke service that can make almost anything — recent commissions have included a diamond pavé surfboard and a stethoscope (small gold lockets start at $1,200; charms begin at $40).
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The joyful little boy in his mother’s embrace; the proud graduate dressed in cap and gown; the aspiring doctor, wearing scrubs, with a stethoscope around his neck.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Diskcover, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Auscultation is a medical term for listening to sounds from certain organs, typically while using a stethoscope.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Established in 2013, the brand has charms in stock as well as a bespoke service that can make almost anything — recent commissions have included a diamond pavé surfboard and a stethoscope (small gold lockets start at $1,200; charms begin at $40).
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The joyful little boy in his mother’s embrace; the proud graduate dressed in cap and gown; the aspiring doctor, wearing scrubs, with a stethoscope around his neck.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Stethoscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stethoscope. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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stethoscope
noun
stetho·scope
ˈsteth-ə-ˌskōp
also ˈstet͟h-
: a medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced in the body and especially those of the heart and lungs
Medical Definition
stethoscope
noun
stetho·scope
ˈsteth-ə-ˌskōp also ˈstet͟h-
: an instrument used to detect and study sounds produced in the body that are conveyed to the ears of the listener through rubber tubing connected with a usually cup-shaped piece placed upon the area to be examined
stethoscopic
adjective
ˌsteth-ə-ˈskäp-ik also ˌstet͟h-
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