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Meaning of phonendoscope in English:

phonendoscope

Pronunciation /ˌfəʊnˈɛndəskəʊp/

noun

rare Medicine

  • A type of stethoscope having a chest piece consisting of a flattened circular chamber closed by a diaphragm (originally two movable discs), providing relative amplification of certain auscultatory sounds.

Origin

Late 19th century. From phono- + endoscope.