auscultation
[/ɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: auscultations
ausculta
1. The act of listening to sounds within the body (such as heartbeat, breathing, or bowel sounds) using a stethoscope or by placing the ear directly against the body for diagnostic purposes
The doctor performed auscultation of the patient's chest to check for abnormal lung sounds.
O médico realizou ausculta do peito do paciente para verificar sons anormais nos pulmões.
2. In medicine, a clinical examination technique to detect internal sounds and murmurs
Auscultation revealed a heart murmur that required further investigation.
A ausculta revelou uma sopro cardíaco que necessitava de investigação adicional.
3. The medical procedure of listening to various body sounds as part of physical examination
Auscultation is an essential skill taught in medical school.
A ausculta é uma habilidade essencial ensinada na faculdade de medicina.
Auscultation is a fundamental clinical skill in both American and Brazilian medical practice. In Brazil, medical professionals use the term 'ausculta' extensively in healthcare settings, and it's a critical component of the physical examination (exame físico) taught in medical schools. The stethoscope remains the primary tool for this examination in both countries.
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