audiometry
/,ɔ:di'ɔmitri/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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measuring sensitivity of hearing
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the measurement of hearing
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