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stethoscope

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/

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Definition of stethoscope

noun

a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone’s heart or breathing, typically having a small disc-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces.