Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stetho
Prefix
/ˈstɛθ.oʊ/
Definition
A prefix related to the chest, commonly used in medical terminology.
Examples
- A stethoscope is a medical instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart, lungs, and other organs.
- Stethosocopy is the process of using a stethoscope to conduct a physical examination.
Meaning
The term ‘stetho’ indicates a connection to the chest area, often used in reference to medical instruments or examinations that involve listening to heart and lung sounds.
Synonyms
- Chest (as in bronchial)
- Thoracic (related to the thorax or chest)
