stethoscope
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Noun — A medical instrument used to listen to sounds inside the body, such as the heartbeat or breathing.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French stéthoscope, coined by the physician René Laennec, who invented the device.
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What does “stethoscope” mean?
The word “stethoscope” means a medical instrument used to listen to sounds inside the body, such as the heartbeat or breathing. In plain terms, the tool doctors use to listen to your heart and lungs.
How do you pronounce “stethoscope”?
“Stethoscope” is pronounced STEH-thuhs-kohp (/ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “stethoscope” in a sentence?
Here is “stethoscope” used in a sentence: “The doctor pressed the stethoscope against his chest and listened.”
What part of speech is “stethoscope”?
“Stethoscope” is a noun.
Where does the word “stethoscope” come from?
The word “stethoscope” comes from French. Borrowed from French stéthoscope, coined by the physician René Laennec, who invented the device.