Auscultate

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈskʌlteɪt/

Definitions of auscultate

verb to listen to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor auscultated my chest with a stethoscope.

A2 The nurse auscultated the patient's lungs for any abnormal sounds.

B1 During the physical examination, the physician auscultated the patient's heart for any irregularities.

B2 The cardiologist auscultated the patient's heart to listen for any murmurs or irregular rhythms.

C1 The experienced doctor auscultated the patient's abdomen to assess bowel sounds.

C2 The specialist auscultated the patient's lungs carefully to detect any signs of respiratory distress.

Examples of auscultate in a Sentence

formal The doctor will auscultate your chest to listen for any abnormal sounds.

informal The nurse will auscultate your lungs during the check-up.

slang I heard the doctor auscultate your heart earlier.

figurative It's important to auscultate the opinions of all team members before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of auscultate

• past tense: auscultated
• plural: auscultates
• comparative: more auscultative
• superlative: most auscultative
• present tense: auscultates
• future tense: will auscultate
• perfect tense: has auscultated
• continuous tense: is auscultating
• singular: auscultate
• positive degree: auscultate
• infinitive: auscultate
• gerund: auscultating
• participle: auscultating

Origin and Evolution of auscultate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'auscultate' originated from the Latin word 'auscultare', meaning 'to listen'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of listening to sounds within the body, 'auscultate' has evolved to also mean listening for sounds in other contexts, such as monitoring equipment or machinery.