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stethoscopeInstrument used to ascertain the condition of the heart and lungs by listening to their action. It consists of two earpieces connected by flexible tubes to a small plate that is placed against the body. It was invented in 1819 in France by René Théophile Hyacinthe Laënnec. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Their old dial-up system has now been replaced by a secure virtual private network supporting a whole array of diagnostic equipment, such as an electronic stethoscope, X-rays, ultrasound and CAT scans, as well as offering sharper imaging and voice, delivered in real time. An electronic stethoscope and a computer program can accurately distinguish innocent heart murmurs from pathologic murmurs in children. Product_ ID=AMD%2D400s&Specialty_ID=PRC500), the AMD-3550 SmartSteth Digital Electronic Stethoscope (http://www. |
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