Doctor: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Doctors often look in your ears with a little light, so they can see if your ears are healthy and ready to hear your favorite songs!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, doctors listened to hearts by putting their ear right on a person's chest. Later, they invented the stethoscope to make listening easier.
A day in the job
- Morning check-upIn the morning, a doctor may check a baby to make sure the baby is growing strong and healthy. They listen, look, and smile.
Words to know
- Diagnosis
- A diagnosis is when a doctor figures out what is making you feel sick or hurt. It's like solving a puzzle!
Quiz time
A stethoscope can help a doctor hear your heartbeat.