What does "Auscultation" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Auscultation is a method doctors use to listen to the sounds your body makes, like your heart, lungs, or intestines, to help them diagnose what's wrong. They usually use a tool called a stethoscope, which is the device with a small disc on one end and earpieces on the other. By placing the disc on different parts of your body, they can hear if there are any unusual sounds that might indicate a health problem.
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