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Stethoscope

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A stethoscope is an instrument that is used to listen to sounds in the body. It has earpieces that are connected to a listening bell by flexible tubing.

Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer George Philippides, MD
- Cardiology
Last Updated January 9, 2008

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Last Updated: January 09, 2008
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