Why SCOP?
In Brazilian portuguese, -scop- is an composition element (lat. -scopium, greek -skópion). Observation instrument, examination. Used in the portuguese word "estetoscópio" (Stethoscope in english). The stethoscope is an acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening, to internal sounds in a human or animal body. It is most often used to listen to heart sounds. Listen to the Heartbeats.
Frequently Asked Questions
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stethoscope.