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Auscultation

Definition:

Auscultation is a medical technique used to listen to internal sounds of the body, typically through a stethoscope, in order to diagnose various conditions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The act of listening to internal sounds of the body using a stethoscope.

Example sentence: The doctor performed auscultation to assess the patient's heart and lung function.

Sense 2:

Noun: The sounds heard during the act of auscultation.

Example sentence: The physician detected abnormal lung sounds during auscultation.

Sense 3:

Noun: The process of listening for sounds indicating abnormalities in an organ or bodily system.

Example sentence: Auscultation is an important technique in diagnosing cardiovascular disorders.

Sense 4:

Noun: The act of listening intently or attentively.

Example sentence: The students sat in auscultation as the professor explained the complex topic.

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