auscultatory
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɔːˈskʌltətɔːri/
Definition
Relating to the act of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope.
Examples
The nurse performed an auscultatory assessment to check for any abnormal wheezing in the patient's lungs.
During the auscultatory phase of the blood pressure measurement, the clinician listens for the rhythmic sounds of blood flow.
Medical students spend years training their ears to distinguish subtle auscultatory findings that indicate underlying pathology.
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