auscultants
Auscultants are individuals who listen to sounds produced by the human body, typically using a stethoscope, to aid in medical diagnosis. The term originates from the Latin *auscultare*, meaning "to listen." Auscultation is a fundamental skill in clinical medicine, primarily employed by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess the condition of internal organs, particularly the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
The practice of auscultation dates back to the early 19th century, when French physician René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laënnec
During an auscultation, a healthcare provider listens for characteristic sounds such as heart murmurs, lung crackles,
Beyond clinical practice, auscultation is also used in veterinary medicine, research, and educational settings to teach