Auscultation (Noun)
Meaning
Listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Auscultation of the lungs revealed a wheezing sound in the lower lobes.
- During the examination, the doctor performed auscultation of the abdomen to detect any abnormal bowel sounds.
- The nurse carefully listened to the patient's heartbeat through auscultation before reporting the results to the physician.
- The stethoscope was an essential tool for auscultation in medical settings.
- Through auscultation of the heart, the cardiologist was able to diagnose the underlying cause of the patient's condition.