Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auscultatory
Adjective
/ˌɔː.skjʊlˈteɪ.tər.i/
Definition
Related to auscultation, the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Examples
- The auscultatory method was used to assess the patient’s heart rate.
- Doctors often rely on auscultatory techniques to detect abnormal lung sounds.
- Auscultatory findings can indicate various health issues during a physical examination.
Meaning
Auscultatory refers to the process of listening to sounds made by organs (like the heart or lungs) as a way to diagnose medical conditions.
Synonyms
- Diagnostic
- Clinical
- Observational
