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stethoscope

/ˈsteθ.ə.skoʊp/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

A medical instrument used to listen to sounds inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.

The classic doctor’s tool for listening — its name literally means “chest examiner.”

Etymology From Greek stethos 'chest' + skopein 'to examine.'