auscultate

[ aw-skuhl-teyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Medicine/Medical.

, aus·cul·tat·ed, aus·cul·tat·ing.

1. to examine by auscultation.

Other Words From

• aus·cul·ta·tive [aw, -sk, uh, l-tey-tiv, aw-, skuhl, -t, uh, -], aus·cul·ta·to·ry [aw-, skuhl, -t, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• auscul·tator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of auscultate¹

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from auscultation

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, they gave advice, got on the moral hobby again, and had the assurance to auscultate.

From Project Gutenberg

The thinker of to-day has a great duty—to auscultate civilization.

From Project Gutenberg

"I wish you to auscultate me," he said, addressing the doctor who entered the room.

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Related Words

• accept
• admit
• attend
• get
• observe
• take notice
• tune in