stethoscope

English

/ˈstɛθəskəʊp/, /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body, often combined with a sphygmomanometer

Etymology

Borrowed from French stéthoscope (stethoscope).

Origin

French

stéthoscope

Gloss

stethoscope

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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