Main Entry: stetho·scope

Pronunciation: \ˈsteth-ə-ˌskōp also ˈsteth-\

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

[stethoscope illustration]

—stetho·scop·ic \ˌsteth-ə-ˈskäp-ik also ˌsteth-\ adjective

—stetho·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb