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Auscultate

Definition: To listen to the internal sounds of a patient's body, typically using a stethoscope, in order to make a medical diagnosis.

Example sentences:

1. The doctor placed the stethoscope on the patient's chest to auscultate his breathing.
2. During the examination, the nurse had to auscultate the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormal bowel sounds.
3. Before prescribing a treatment, the physician will auscultate the patient's heart to detect any irregularities.

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