audiometry

/,ɔ:di'ɔmitri/

Thân thiện

An audiologist performs an audiometry test on a patient in a soundproof booth.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The measurement of hearing: Audiometry is the science or practice of measuring a person's ability to hear different sounds, typically to assess hearing sensitivity and identify hearing loss.

Usage

• Audiometry is a standard procedure conducted by audiologists.
• The results of an audiometry test are plotted on an audiogram.
• Pure-tone audiometry is the most common type of hearing test.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The clinic offers comprehensive audiometry to diagnose hearing disorders.
  • During the audiometry, the patient indicated when they could hear tones at various frequencies.
  • Advances in audiometry have led to more accurate early detection of hearing loss in infants.

Advanced Usage

• Speech audiometry: A type of test that measures how well a person can hear and understand speech.
  • Speech audiometry is crucial for determining the real-world impact of a hearing impairment.
• Objective audiometry: Testing methods, such as auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, that do not require a voluntary response from the patient.
  • Objective audiometry is used for patients who cannot participate in traditional behavioral tests, like infants.

Variants and Related Words

• Audiometer (n): The electronic device used to conduct audiometry tests.
  • The audiologist calibrated the audiometer before beginning the test.
• Audiometric (adj): Relating to audiometry.
  • The patient's audiometric results showed a mild high-frequency hearing loss.
• Audiologist (n): A healthcare professional specializing in hearing assessment and rehabilitation.
  • The audiologist interpreted the audiometry data.

Synonyms

• Hearing test: A common, less technical term for the procedure.
• Audiological assessment: A broader term that may include audiometry and other evaluations.

Related Phrases

• To undergo audiometry: To have one's hearing tested.
  • All employees in noisy environments are required to undergo audiometry annually.
• Audiometry booth/suite: A sound-treated room used for hearing tests.
  • The test was conducted in a specialized audiometry booth to ensure accurate results.

Học thuật

Noun

1. measuring sensitivity of hearing
2. the measurement of hearing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• audiology