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Auscultated: meaning, definitions and examples

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auscultated

 

[ ɔːˈskəl.teɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical examination

Auscultated refers to the act of listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope. It is commonly performed by healthcare professionals to assess the condition of the heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

Synonyms

examined, listened

Examples of usage

  • The doctor auscultated the patient's chest for any abnormal sounds.
  • During the check-up, the nurse auscultated my heartbeat.
  • The physician auscultated the lungs to check for signs of infection.

Translations

Translations of the word "auscultated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 auscultado

🇮🇳 सुनना

🇩🇪 abgehört

🇮🇩 auscultated

🇺🇦 аускультований

🇵🇱 auskultowany

🇯🇵 聴診された

🇫🇷 ausculté

🇪🇸 auscultado

🇹🇷 duyulan

🇰🇷 청진된

🇸🇦 استمع

🇨🇿 auskulovaný

🇸🇰 auskulovaný

🇨🇳 听诊的

🇸🇮 auskultiran

🇮🇸 hlustað

🇰🇿 аускультацияланған

🇬🇪 აუტოსკულტი

🇦🇿 auscultated

🇲🇽 auscultado

Etymology

The term 'auscultate' comes from the Latin word 'auscultare,' which means 'to listen.' The practice of auscultation in medicine began in the early 19th century when French physician René Laennec invented the stethoscope in 1816. This device allowed doctors to listen to the internal sounds of the body more clearly. Auscultation quickly became a fundamental part of physical examination, enabling healthcare providers to diagnose various conditions based on the sounds of the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal organs. Over time, the technique has evolved with advancements in technology, but the core principle of listening to bodily sounds remains integral to modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,238, 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.