the medical language definition of stethoscope is a/an ________.
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stethoscope stethoscope. 1  an instrument used to hear and amplify the sounds produced by the heart, lungs and other internal organs. 2  The modern stethoscope is binaural, with two earpieces and flexible rubber leading to them from the two-branched opening of the bell or cone.
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stethoscope an instrument consisting of two earpieces connected by means of flexible tubing to a diaphragm, which is placed against the skin of the patient's chest or back to hear heart and lung sounds. It is also used to hear bowel sounds. Stethoscope.
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- orthopedics or·tho·pe·dics or or·tho·pae·dics (ôr'thə-pē'dĭks) n. The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. or'tho·pe'dic adj. orthopedics. The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones, joints, and associated muscles.
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- The combining vowel is always used at the end of a word root to form a combining form._______ 2. The term musculoskeletal means “pertaining to muscular and skeletal.”_______ 3. n ot every medical term has all three word parts._______ 4. Medical terminology is a functional language. _______ 5.
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- Endoscopes used for specific forms of examination have the following names: 1  Arthroscope: Joints. 2  Bronchoscope: Esophagus and lung. 3  Colonoscope: Colon and bowel. 4  Coloposcope: Vagina and cervix. 5  Cystoeurethroscope: Bladder and urethra. 6  Cytoscope: Bladder. 7  Duodenoscope: Small intestine.
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- Medical Terminology is the study of terms that are used in the art and science of. medicine. Medical language has a strong Greek and Latin influence. A. Fundamentals of Word Structure – the fundamental elements in. medical terminology are the component parts used to build medical words. The component parts and abbreviations are P for prefix, R for root, CF. for combining form, and S for suffix.
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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis Pneumono­ultra­microscopic­silico­volcano­coniosis (/njuːˌmɒnoʊˌʌltrəmaɪkrɵˌskɒpɪkˌsɪlɪkoʊvɒlˌkeɪnɵkɒnaɪˈoʊsɪs/) is an English word that refers to a lung disease that is otherwise known as silicosis. It is the longest word in the English language published in a dictionary, the Oxford English Dictionary.
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- exists and is an alternate of. Merge this question into. Split and merge into it. Answer by Shefalikasiraj. Confidence votes 111. One of the equipment that the doctor uses is called a stethoscope they use it to hear your heartbeat.
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Medical Terminology: Root Words Medical Terminology: Root Words. 1  Example: Chonopharmicology - the study of the effects of drugs based on the timing of biological events and cycles.  Example: Microscopic - Visible only with the aid of a microscope; of minute size.
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Medical Word Elements Word Roots. A word root is the foundation of a medical term and contains its primary meaning. All medical terms have at least one word root. Most word roots are derived from Greek or Latin language. Thus, two different roots may have the same meaning. For example, the Greek word dermatos and the Latin word cutane both refer to the skin.
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sign language Medical Definition of SIGN LANGUAGE. : a formal language employing a system of hand gestures for communication (as by the deaf)—compare finger spelling.
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Stethoscope A stethoscope is a medical instrument used to listen to sounds produced in the body, especially those that emanate from the heart and lungs. Most modern stethoscopes are binaural; that is, the instrument is intended for use with both ears.
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Why do doctors put their stethoscope to your back/stomach and ask you to take deep breaths? Putting the stethoscope on your back lets the doctor hear your lungs and find problems if any exists.Putting it over the stomach (or abdomen) lets the doctor hear your bowel sounds,ie.,sounds produced by the movement of your intestines…other than it it helps the doctor hear abdominal aortic pulsations (it is a large blood vessel) and other ...
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- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Auscultation (based on the Latin verb auscultare to listen) is listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope.
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Stethoscope parts and names The eartips of a stethoscope is the part that goes into the users ear where they receive the sounds that come from the chest-piece. The eartips are generally made out of rubber or silicone material and are designed to create a form fitting seal inside of the ears so that unwanted sounds stay out.
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Stethoscope Medical students listening to their heartbeats using a multiple stethoscope, c.1920s. Credits:Wellcome Library, London. René Laennec invented the stethoscope in 1816. While consulting a female patient, Laennec needed to listen to the woman’s chest. Before the stethoscope, doctors would place their ear directly onto the patient’s chest, a practice called auscultation.
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Medical Terminology: Root Words Medical Terminology: Root Words. Example: Chonopharmicology - the study of the effects of drugs based on the timing of biological events and cycles. Example: Microscopic - Visible only with the aid of a microscope; of minute size. Example: Nucleon - One of the subatomic partials of anomic partials, ex.
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stent Medical Definition of stent. 1  1: a mold formed from a resinous compound and used for holding a surgical graft in place; also : something (as a pad of gauze immobilized by sutures) used like a stent.
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- (neuroplasty) THE END MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY The Language of the Health Profession ORIGIN OF MEDICAL TERMS Hippocrates was a Greek physician and is known as the “father of medicine.” 75% of medical terms are based on either Greek or Latin words. ROOT WORDS A root is the foundation or basic meaning of a word.ften indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease. -itis-suffix means inflammation-ology-suffix means the study of-ectomy-suffix means surgical removal-plast-suffix means surgical repair Cardiology Cardi-root means heart. -ology-suffix means the study of. Cardiology-the study of the heart.
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The challenges of growing a business - and how to meet them New businesses often run in perpetual crisis mode. Every day brings new challenges that urgently need resolving and management spends most of their time troubleshooting. As your business grows, this approach simply doesn't work. While a short-term crisis is always urgent, it may not matter nearly as much as other things you could be doing.
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- Yes a stethoscope listens to the heart,lungs and stomach sounds.It detects all kinds of abnormalities in the heart like murmurs-extra beats known as PVC or PAC's.Lung sounds l…ike pneumonia-respiratory infections etc.Stomach sounds also to see if the bowels are working correctly.
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AND PRONUNCIATIONS Medical terminology is the scientific study of medical terms made up of the Latin and Greek languages and are created by using word elements such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.A prefix is attached to the beginning of a root or root word.A root is the foundation of the word, and a suffix is attached to the end of the root. Let's look at the word bicostal. The prefix bi means two, the root cost/o means rib, and the suffix-al means pertaining to.edical terminology is the scientific study of medical terms made up of the Latin and Greek languages and are created by using word elements such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
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- The auscultation of breath sounds is a fundamental part of any patient assessment. Breath sounds, which are also known as respiratory or lung sounds, are auscultated with a stethoscope. Breath sounds can be best heard while a stethoscope is positioned on the intercostal spaces either anteriorly or posteriorly.
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orthotist Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight. a person who designs, fabricates, and fits braces or other orthopedic appliances prescribed by physicians. A certified orthotist is one who passed the examination of the American Orthotist and Prosthetic Association. Also spelled orthetist.
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Medical Terminology Medical Terminology. Medical terminology is the language of healthcare. A solid understanding of this language is important for health care professionals and patients alike. Healthcare providers use medical terminology to describe body parts, diseases, procedures, equipment, and more.
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bronchoscope noun bron·cho·scope \ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌskōp\. : a usually flexible endoscope for inspecting and passing instruments into the bronchi (as to obtain tissue for biopsy)