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stethoscope

/ˈstΙ›ΞΈΙ™ΛŒskoʊp/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a tool that doctors use to listen to your heart or breathing.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ’ΌWorkplace English
Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œThe doctor put the stethoscope on my chest and asked me to breathe deeply.”

β€œNurses often carry a stethoscope around their neck.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A medical instrument used to listen to the internal sounds of a patient's body, such as the heart or lungs.

β€œThe doctor placed the stethoscope on my chest to check my breathing.”

Related Words

Synonyms:
scopelistening device
Word Family:
stethoscopic

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