phonendoscope

British

/ fəˈnɛndəˌskəʊp /

noun

an instrument that amplifies small sounds, esp within the human body

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Etymology

Origin of phonendoscope

C20: from _phono- + _endo- + _-scope

Example Sentences

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Personally I do not favor the phonendoscope or any of the new patent non-roaring instruments now for sale by urgent instrument makers.

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The phonendoscope has its uses, for example in auscultating the back when a patient is lying in bed or in listening to the heart sounds when a patient is under an anesthetic; but for differentiating the murmurs and for heart diagnosis, I much prefer the regular bell stethoscope.

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However skillful one may be in the art of physical diagnosis, he can gather few accurate data by examining over the clothes even if he use a phonendoscope.

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