Definition

Relating to or involving the use of a stethoscope, a medical instrument used to listen to internal sounds of a patient's body.

Example

The doctor used a stethoscopic technique to check the patient's heartbeat.

Conversation

Did you see the new stethoscopic equipment they brought to the clinic?

Yeah, it looks really advanced and cool!

I wonder how it improves the way doctors check patients.

I think it helps them hear better and diagnose issues more accurately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stethoscopic → It is formed from "stethos" (from Greek, meaning chest) and "scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "stethoscopic" refers to the examination or observation of the chest, typically in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Imagine looking at the 'chest' ('stethos') to examine it — that's what stethoscopic means.

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