Who invented the stethoscope?
David Littmann
René Laennec
Arthur Leared
Golding Bird
René Laennec was a French physician who invented the stethoscope in 1816, and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions. He also coined the term melanoma, and developed the understanding of peritonitis and cirrhosis.
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