Auscultate: meaning, definitions and examples

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auscultate

 

[ หˆษ”ห.s.kษ™l.teษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical examination

To auscultate is to listen to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope. This process is vital in clinical assessments and allows healthcare professionals to gather information regarding the functioning of the heart, lungs, and other organs. Auscultation can help diagnose various conditions by identifying abnormal sounds such as wheezing, murmurs, or rubs. It is commonly performed during physical examinations and is a fundamental skill for medical practitioners.

Synonyms

examine, listen, monitor

Examples of usage

  • The doctor will auscultate your heart to check for irregularities.
  • During the check-up, the nurse auscultated the patient's lungs.
  • He auscultated her abdomen to detect any abnormal bowel sounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "auscultate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น auscultar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auskultieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ auskultasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัƒัะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osล‚uchiwaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด่จบใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ausculter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ auscultar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท auskรผltasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์ง„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณุชู…ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ auskulturnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ auskultรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ่ฏŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ auskultirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlusta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒัะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ auskultasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ auscultar

Etymology

The term 'auscultate' derives from the Latin word 'auscultare', which means 'to listen'. It is related to 'auscultation', the noun form describing the action of listening to the sounds made by internal organs. The use of auscultation as a medical diagnostic tool dates back to the early 19th century when French physician Renรฉ Laennec developed the stethoscope, enabling more accurate listening to heartbeats and lung sounds. Laennec's invention marked a significant advancement in medical practice, allowing for non-invasive examination techniques. Over time, auscultation has evolved alongside improvements in medical instrumentation but remains a cornerstone of clinical assessment, reflecting the enduring importance of auditory skills in medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,468, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.