diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
index 36482610261..2d3d63cf850 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/stethoscope
 	name = "stethoscope"
-	desc = "An outdated medical apparatus for listening to the sounds of the human body. It also makes you look like you know what you're doing."
+	desc = "An outdated medical apparatus, used to get a rough idea of the condition of the heart and lungs. It also makes you look like you know what you're doing."
 	icon_state = "stethoscope"
 	item_color = "stethoscope"