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phonendoscope
/ fəˈnɛndəˌskəʊp /
noun
- an instrument that amplifies small sounds, esp within the human body
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phonendoscope1
C20: from phono- + endo- + -scope
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Example Sentences
Personally I do not favor the phonendoscope or any of the new patent non-roaring instruments now for sale by urgent instrument makers.
From Project Gutenberg
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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