stethoscope
noun/ˈstɛθəskoʊp/
Frequency rank: #17,800 most common English word
Meaning
A medical instrument used to listen to sounds within the body, such as the heart and lungs.
Example sentence
The doctor pressed stethoscope against the patient's chest to listen to the heartbeat.
Synonyms & related words
- auscultator
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