PHONENDOSCOPE Meaning and
Definition
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A phonendoscope is a medical instrument used for auscultation, also known as listening to the internal sounds of the body, particularly the heart and lungs. It consists of a stethoscope headpiece and a flexible tube attached to it. The headpiece usually incorporates a diaphragm and a bell, which are responsible for transmitting sound waves from the body to the listener's ears. The diaphragm is used to detect high-frequency sounds, such as breath sounds and heart murmurs, while the bell is best for detecting low-frequency sounds like heart murmurs and abnormal bowel sounds.
The flexible tube serves as the conduit for transmitting sound waves from the headpiece to the ears. It is often made of rubber or PVC and can bend and flex to accommodate different positions and angles during examinations. The tube is also equipped with sound-transmitting chambers that enhance the quality and clarity of the sounds heard by the listener.
Phonendoscopes are widely used by healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists, to assess and diagnose various medical conditions. They provide crucial information about the function and abnormalities of the heart, lungs, and other organs. By carefully listening to the specific sounds produced by these organs, clinicians can detect abnormalities, such as irregular heart rhythms, lung diseases, and vascular disorders. The use of a phonendoscope is an essential tool in the overall evaluation and treatment of patients, enabling healthcare practitioners to make informed decisions about their medical care.
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A stethoscope which, by means of two parallel plates of guttapercha, one resting on the patient's chest or attached to a stethoscope tube, the other vibrating in unison with it, intensifies the auscultatory sounds.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PHONENDOSCOPE
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Etymology of PHONENDOSCOPE
The word "phonendoscope" is derived from two Greek roots: "phōnḗ" meaning "sound" and "endoskópein" meaning "to look inside". The combining form "phone-" relates to sound or voice, and in this case, it refers to the examination of sound through the body, particularly the chest, to listen to internal bodily sounds. The combining form "endoscope" is used to indicate a device or instrument that permits visual examination within the body, often in medical contexts. Therefore, "phonendoscope" combines these elements to describe a medical instrument used for listening to sounds within the body.
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