stethoscope
Translation
stethoscope
Examples
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
She wore a stethoscope around her neck.
She wore a stethoscope around her neck.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) stethoscope a medical instrument for listening to sounds The doctor used a stethoscope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
From Greek 'stethos' (chest) and 'skopos' (observer). Literally a 'chest observer'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'stetho' (chest) + 'scope' (an instrument for observing). It's a scope for the chest.