stethoscope

stethoscope definition - medical

steth·o·scope (stĕthˈə-skōpˌ)

noun
Any of various instruments used for listening to sounds produced within the body.

Related Forms:

  • stethˌo·scopˈic (-skŏpˈĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • ste·thosˈco·py (stĕ-thŏsˈkə-pē) noun

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