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audiology

audiology

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The study of hearing and how to find and treat hearing problems
  • noun
  • /ˌɔːdiˈɑːlədʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : audiología
  • Completion of the MMSE and neuropsychological testing, ophthalmology and audiology consultations, and examination of current medications may further contribute to decisions about driving.
  • Academy of Audiology
  • Journal of Audiology
  • Audiology clinic

Examples

  • We called local neurologists and community members, and we were able to get a free neurological assessment and detailed audiology evaluation based on these contacts.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Upon completion of the testing procedures, the implant will be used initially in audiology.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Initial applications for the system are in audiology, and as such, the proposed fixture site is in the temporal bone.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Basic audiology included a complete audiogram, air and bone conduction, speech testing, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.

    Academic text (1996)
  • In the otolaryngology/audiology setting, some falls prevention clinics are no more than vestibular laboratories that work in conjunction with physical therapists.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Evaluation: All subjects underwent complete otolaryngologic history, physical examination, basic audiology, and the lymphocyte transformation test (LTT).

    Academic text (1996)
  • Are there differences in responses from parents of children across private audiology practice (PP), nursery school (NS), preschool (PS), or kindergarten class (KC) settings?

    Academic text (2015)
  • Recent application of the Doppler principle laser interferometry to audiology, acoustics, and otology has facilitated the development of implantable hearing devices (IHDs).

    Academic text (1998)
  • During my appointment, the doctor performed a comprehensive audiology assessment to evaluate my hearing ability.

  • The field of audiology focuses on diagnosing hearing disorders and helping patients manage their hearing loss.

Surface Forms

audiology singular
audiologies plural

Morphology

audiology = audio (semi-transparent) = audio + logy

The word is built compositionally from audio and -logy 'study of', but the term is specialized and somewhat technical.

Etymology

Audiology comes from the root audio ('hear' or 'sound') and the ending -logy ('study of'), and you can see the same root in words like audio and audible. So, audiology is the study of hearing and hearing problems.