The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
stethoscopically — See stethoscopic. * * * … Universalium
stethoscopically — adv. by means of a stethoscope … English contemporary dictionary
stethoscopically — stetho·scop·i·cal·ly … English syllables
stethoscopically — adverb see stethoscopic * * * stethoscopˈically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑stethoscope … Useful english dictionary
stethoscopic — stethoscopically, adv. /steth euh skop ik/, adj. pertaining to the stethoscope or to stethoscopy. Also, stethoscopical. [1820 30; STETHOSCOPE + IC] * * * … Universalium
stethoscopic — /stɛθəˈskɒpɪk/ (say stethuh skopik) adjective 1. relating to the stethoscope or to stethoscopy. 2. made or obtained by the stethoscope. Also, stethoscopical. –stethoscopically, adverb …
stethoscope — [steth′ə skōp΄] n. [Fr stéthoscope: see STETHO & SCOPE] Med. a hearing instrument used in auscultation, for examining the heart, lungs, etc. by listening to the sounds they make stethoscopic [steth′ōskäp′ik] adj. stethoscopical stethoscopically… … English World dictionary
stethoscope — n. an instrument used in listening to the action of the heart, lungs, etc., usu. consisting of a circular piece placed against the chest, with tubes leading to earpieces. Derivatives: stethoscopic adj. stethoscopically adv. stethoscopist n.… … Useful english dictionary
