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Auscultation

Noun

Sense: The act of listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope, to diagnose medical conditions.

Example Sentence: During the physical examination, the doctor performed auscultation of the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.

Related Products:

• Stethoscope
• Medical Diagnostic Instrument Kit

Noun

Sense: The act of listening to sounds in the environment or surroundings.

Example Sentence: The naturalist used auscultation to identify and document the diverse bird songs in the forest.

Related Products:

• Field Recorder
• Wildlife Sound Recording Equipment

Verb

Sense: The act of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope.

Example Sentence: The doctor auscultated the patient's heartbeat to monitor any irregularities.

Related Products:

• Electronic Stethoscope
• Personal Medical Monitor