auscultation

noun

aus·cul·ta·tion | \ ˌȯ-skəl-ˈtā-shən

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Definition of auscultation

: the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (such as the lungs) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment

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Recent Examples on the Web Pulmonary exam: His lungs were clear to auscultation. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "The White House Doctor Called President Trump's Health 'Excellent.' Here's the Full Summary of His Physical Exam," 18 Jan. 2018

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“Auscultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auscultation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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auscultation

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aus·cul·ta·tion | \ ˌȯ-skəl-ˈtā-shən

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Medical Definition of auscultation

: the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment

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