auscultation meaning

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auscultation (noun): listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope).

Definition of auscultation

  1. listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)

    Type of: listening, diagnostic procedure

    Kinds: percussion, succussion

    Related forms: auscultate

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in ON · 12-letter words

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