Meaning & use
stethoscope
A medical instrument used to listen to sounds inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.
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The nurse pressed her stethoscope against his chest to check his heartbeat.
Every doctor's bag includes a stethoscope for performing basic physical exams.
A note on using this word
A stethoscope is worn around the neck between uses and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the medical profession.
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