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audiogram

audiogram

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A graph that shows how well a person hears different sound pitches
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːdiəˌɡræm/
  • Specialized
: audiograma
  • The results of the audiogram revealed that the patient had normal hearing capability from 250 Hz to 8000 Hz.
  • pure-tone audiogram
  • tone audiogram
  • preoperative audiogram

Examples

  • On an audiogram, this type of hearing loss configuration is commonly referred to as a "noise-notch."

    Academic text (2008)
  • Case 2: Audiogram of the left ear shows that hearing is within normal limits.

    Academic text (1999)
  • And this is the audiogram from someone who lacked a middle ear.

  • Both right and left ear audiograms were included in the sample.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The left panel includes the pure tone audiogram and comfort levels from the loudness test.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The first thing you'll notice about the audiogram is that pinkish blotch near the top.

    Blog text (23)
  • Findings were consistent with expectations from routine audiograms, and no unusual high-frequency patterns were detected.

    Academic text (1995)
  • For example, we might describe one audiogram as "type A, peak at 2000 Hz, dip at 4000 Hz."

    Academic text (1995)
  • Basic audiology included a complete audiogram, air and bone conduction, speech testing, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Although these generalizations may apply to most individuals, it is best to consult each traveler's audiogram to evaluate frequency-specific thresholds.

    Academic text (1997)

Surface Forms

audiogram singular
audiograms plural

Morphology

audiogram = audio (transparent) = audio + gram

Formed from 'audio' (sound) + the combining form '-gram' (a record or graph), yielding a record/graph of sound; the composition is regular and directly descriptive.

Etymology

Audiogram comes from the parts audio- 'to hear' and -gram 'a written thing', like in diagram, so it literally means a 'picture of hearing'. That's why an audiogram is a graph or picture that shows how well someone hears different sounds.