auscultate
[aw-skuh l-teyt]
- to examine by auscultation.
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Origin of auscultate
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from auscultation
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The fetal heart must be auscultated every half hour at most, between and during the pains.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and MutilationAustin O'Malley
The tonics ought during the time to be discontinued, and the chest should be daily auscultated to learn when the symptoms subside.
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auscultate
- to examine (a patient) by means of auscultation
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Word Origin and History for auscultated
auscultate
v.
"to listen" (especially with a stethoscope), 1832, from Latin auscultatus, past participle of auscultare "to listen attentively to," from aus-, from auris "ear" (see ear (n.1)); "the rest is doubtful" [OED]. Tucker suggests the second element is akin to clinere "to lean, bend."
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
auscultate
(ô′skəl-tāt′)- To examine by auscultation.
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