Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estetoscopio
noun
es-te-tos-ˈko-pio
Definition
A medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds of a body, primarily for assessing heart and lung conditions.
Examples
- The doctor placed the estetoscopio on the patient’s chest to check for abnormal sounds.
- During the physical examination, the nurse used her estetoscopio to listen to the patient’s breathing.
Meaning
Refers to a stethoscope, an essential tool for doctors and nurses to examine patients.
Synonyms
- stethoscope
- auscultation device
- cardiac monitor