stethoscope

One entry found for stethoscope.

Main Entry: stetho·scope
Pronunciation: steth--skp also steth-
Function: noun
: an instrument used to detect and study sounds produced in the body that are conveyed to the ears of the listener through rubber tubing connected with a usually cup-shaped piece placed upon the area to be examined
- stetho·scop·ic /steth--skäp-ik also steth-/ adjective
- stetho·scop·i·cal·ly /-i-k(-)l/ adverb
[stethoscope illustration]