Auscultation

aws-kult-ā′shun, n. the art of discovering the condition of the lungs and heart by applying the ear or the stethoscope to the part.— v.i. to examine by auscultation.— n. Auscultā′tor , one who practises auscultation, or an instrument for such: in Germany, a title formerly given to one who had pa ed his first public examination in law, and who was merely retained, not yet employed or paid by government.— adj. Auscult′ātory , relating to auscultation. [L. auscultāre , to listen.]