Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

auscultation

Noun

/ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/

Definition

Auscultation is the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually with a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Examples

The doctor performed auscultation to check for any irregular heartbeats.
During the check-up, the nurse used auscultation to listen to the patient’s breathing.
Auscultation is a vital skill that helps doctors diagnose respiratory infections.

Meaning

It primarily refers to the process doctors use to gather information about a patient’s heart, lungs, and other organs by listening to sounds produced within the body.