1. to listen to internal sounds of the body (such as heartbeat or breathing) using a stethoscope for medical diagnosis
Usage: medical/clinical term; third-person singular present tense of 'auscultate'

Examples

• The doctor auscultates the patient's chest to check for abnormal lung sounds.
• She auscultates carefully to detect any irregularities in the heartbeat.
• During the physical exam, he auscultates both sides of the lungs.
• The cardiologist auscultates the heart to listen for murmurs.
• Nurses auscultate patients regularly to monitor their respiratory status.