To sound

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One doctor’s quest to sound the alarm on ‘wind turbine syndromeWhat is the meaning of 'to sound' in medicine?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

It is not a medical term.  'Sound the alarm' = give clear warning

Rotter · Answer

Thanks Mister Micawber
I don't think you understood my question.

ausculter Verb, transitive (a) to sound

It is a transitive verb in French.

You could look at this word in a English-French dictionary. There are online dictionaries. You don't have to buy one.

You should go to a doctor or You should consult a specialist.

Vous devriez vous faire ausculter (par un spécialiste).

The words 'faire ausculter' literally means go to a doctor or consult a doctor.

The online Encarta dictionary gives the meaning as 'test bodily condition by causing sound'.

You could check it yourself.

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?lextype=3&search=sound

I have difficulty in understanding this awkward meaning.
In this country, doctors don't cause sound. However, there are instruments uses the ultrasound technique.

There is an esoteric meaning.

My Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary doesn't say anything.

To sound

One doctor’s quest to sound the alarm on ‘wind turbine syndrome

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