Definitions

1. verb

to listen to the sounds of the body, especially with a stethoscope, in order to diagnose a medical condition

“The doctor auscultated the patient’s lungs to check for any signs of pneumonia.”

2. noun

the act of listening to the sounds of the body, especially with a stethoscope

“The nurse recorded the patient’s auscultation results in the medical chart.”

3. noun

a sound or noise heard in auscultation, especially one that is abnormal

“The doctor detected an unusual auscult in the patient’s chest during the examination.”