Auscultating: meaning, definitions and examples
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auscultating
[ ɔːs.kəl.teɪt ]
medical examination
Auscultating refers to the act of listening to the internal sounds of a patient's body, typically using a stethoscope. This technique is essential for diagnosing various medical conditions, as it allows healthcare professionals to assess abnormalities in heartbeats, lung sounds, and other bodily functions. Auscultation is usually part of a physical examination during a healthcare visit and can provide valuable information about the patient’s health status. It is a skill that requires training and experience to interpret the sounds accurately.
Synonyms
examining, listening, monitoring.
Examples of usage
- The doctor began auscultating the patient's lungs.
- Auscultating the heart can reveal arrhythmias.
- The nurse is auscultating the abdomen for any unusual sounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "auscultating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 auscultar
🇮🇳 सुनना
🇩🇪 Auskultation
🇮🇩 auskultasi
🇺🇦 аускультація
🇵🇱 osłuchiwanie
🇯🇵 聴診する
🇫🇷 auscultation
🇪🇸 auscultación
🇹🇷 auskültasyon
🇰🇷 청진
🇸🇦 فحص السمع
🇨🇿 auskultace
🇸🇰 auskultácia
🇨🇳 听诊
🇸🇮 auskultacija
🇮🇸 hlustun
🇰🇿 аускультация
🇬🇪 აუდიო
🇦🇿 auskultasiya
🇲🇽 auscultación
Etymology
The term 'auscultate' is derived from the Latin word 'auscultare', which means 'to listen'. This Latin root is a combination of 'a-' which is a variant of 'ad-', meaning 'to', and 'scultare', meaning 'to listen'. The use of auscultation as a medical practice dates back to ancient times. In the 19th century, the method was refined when French physician René Laennec invented the stethoscope, which revolutionized the practice by allowing doctors to listen more effectively to internal sounds. Since its introduction, auscultation has become a foundational skill in clinical medicine, essential for diagnosing a wide range of conditions based on internal body sounds.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,345, 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.