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Auscultation: meaning, definitions and examples

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auscultation

 

[ ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical examination

Auscultation is the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually with a stethoscope, as part of a medical diagnosis. It is commonly used to assess the heart, lungs, and other organs to identify abnormalities.

Synonyms

examination, hearing, listening

Examples of usage

  • The doctor performed auscultation to check for any irregular heartbeats.
  • During the physical exam, auscultation of the lungs revealed wheezing.
  • Auscultation is essential in diagnosing respiratory conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "auscultation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 auscultação

🇮🇳 असकुल्टेशन

🇩🇪 Auskultation

🇮🇩 auskultasi

🇺🇦 аускультація

🇵🇱 osłuchanie

🇯🇵 聴診

🇫🇷 auscultation

🇪🇸 auscultación

🇹🇷 oskulatasyon

🇰🇷 청진

🇸🇦 التسمع

🇨🇿 auskultace

🇸🇰 auskultácia

🇨🇳 听诊

🇸🇮 auskultacija

🇮🇸 hlustun

🇰🇿 аускультация

🇬🇪 აუდიოლოგია

🇦🇿 auskultasiya

🇲🇽 auscultación

Word origin

The term 'auscultation' is derived from the Latin word 'auscultare', meaning 'to listen'. This Latin term itself is related to the root 'aura', meaning 'air' or 'breeze'. The practice of auscultation began in the early 19th century, primarily popularized by French physician René Laennec, who invented the stethoscope in 1816. His method of using the stethoscope allowed for a more detailed and effective listening method as opposed to the traditional technique of placing the ear directly on a patient's body. Auscultation represents a significant advancement in the field of medicine, facilitating better diagnosis and understanding of various health conditions. Over the years, as medical techniques have evolved, auscultation has remained a fundamental practice within clinical examinations, ensuring that healthcare professionals can appropriately assess and monitor patients.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,121, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.