stethoscope
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A medical instrument used by doctors to listen to sounds inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The doctor placed the _____ on his chest and asked him to breathe deeply."
Answer: stethoscope
In your own words, what does "stethoscope" mean?
A medical instrument used by doctors to listen to sounds inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.
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