Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Stethoscopes

Instruments intended to detect and study sound produced by the heart, lungs, or other parts of the body. (from UMDNS, 1999)

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Abstract

Instruments intended to detect and study sound produced by the heart, lungs, or other parts of the body. (from UMDNS, 1999)

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1 entry terms
  • Stethoscope

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Auscultation/instrumentation (1966-1995)
  • Heart Auscultation/instrumentation (1966-1995)

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  1. E07w.230.750w

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WB 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Stethoscopes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019023. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019023
  2. Stethoscopes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stethoscope
  3. Stethoscopes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q162339