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【TED-Ed】How the stethoscope was invented | Moments of Vision 7 - Jessica Oreck
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Anita Lin posted on 2022/01/06Ever wondered how doctors listen to your heart? This video dives into the fascinating 'eureka moment' behind the invention of the stethoscope by René Laennec, perfect for anyone interested in the history of medicine! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by exploring this incredible biographical story.
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US /dɪˈvɛləp/
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UK /dɪ'veləp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in steps and in detail
- To create or think of something
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- Person of high rank deserving respect
- Quality or state of deserving respect
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US /kənˈdɪʃən/
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- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
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- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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