stethoscope
Translation
stethoscope
Examples
The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my heart.
The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my heart.
She placed the cold stethoscope on my back.
She placed the cold stethoscope on my back.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stethoscope ((...)) a medical instrument The doctor used a stethoscope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auscultator (technical)
Etymology
From Greek *stēthos* 'chest' + *skopos* 'observer'. It literally means 'chest-observer'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'scope' (like a telescope) used to check the 'status' of your chest.