stethoscope
|steth-o-scope|
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/ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp/
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/ˈstɛθəskəʊp/
medical listening device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stethoscope' originates from French, specifically the word 'stéthoscope,' where 'stétho-' meant 'chest' and '-scope' meant 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'stéthoscope' changed from the French word 'stéthoscope' and eventually became the modern English word 'stethoscope'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for examining the chest,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used by medical professionals to listen to the sounds produced within the body, primarily the heart and lungs.
The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/08 13:21