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“pneumatoscopes”
1. An outdated term for an instrument for measuring the extent of the respiratory excursions of the chest: Dr. Smart used a pneumatoscope to assess the movements in Jack's chest in order to detect any possible disorders.
2. A noncurrent expression for the tool used in auscultatory percussion: A pneumatoscope is used to listen to the sounds of the chest or of other internal organs.
2. A noncurrent expression for the tool used in auscultatory percussion: A pneumatoscope is used to listen to the sounds of the chest or of other internal organs.
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pneumato-, pneumat-
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scopo-, scop-, scept-, skept-, -scope-, -scopy, -scopia, -scopic, -scopist
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