Auscultation of the thoracic organs, especially the heart, by means of a stethoscopic tube passed into the oesophagus or into the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: en′dō-aws′kŭl-tā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Auscultation of the thoracic organs, especially the heart, by means of a stethoscopic tube passed into the esophagus or into the heart.