Definition of Audiology

1. Noun. The measurement of hearing.

Exact synonyms: Audiometry
Generic synonyms: Otology
Derivative terms: Audiometric

Definition of Audiology

1. Noun. The study of hearing, especially of hearing defects and their treatment ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Audiology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Audiology

1. The study of hearing. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Audiology

audio tour
audioanalgesia
audiobook
audiobooks
audiogenic
audiogenic seizure
audiogram
audiograms
audiologic
audiological
audiologies
audiologist
audiologists
audiology (current term)
audiometer
audiometers
audiometric
audiometries
audiometrist
audiometry
audion tube
audiophile
audiophiles
audiophilia
audios
audiotape
audiotaped
audiotapes

Literary usage of Audiology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Practical Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting by Henry Tobin (1998)
"audiology 1991;30:317-29. 68. Hetu R, Lalande NI, Getty L. Psychosocial ... audiology 1987:26:141-52. 69. Hetu R, Jones L, Getty L. The impact of acquired ..."

2. Animal Models in Biomedical Research: Poultry (1993)
"... choroid anterior, uvea strabismus, surgery, animal model. audiology "Hair cell and supporting cell response to acoustic trauma in the chick cochlea. ..."

3. Noise and Military Service: Implications for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus by Larry Humes, Lois Mary Joellenbeck, Jane Durch (2006)
"Dr. Mills holds a Ph.D. in audiology from the University of Iowa. Mark R. Stephenson, Ph.D., is a senior research audiologist in the Division of Applied ..."

4. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Speech- language pathology and audiology personnel in schools also develop individual or group programs, counsel parents, and assist teachers with classroom ..."

5. Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services: Put Prevention Into Practice by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Infants and children less than 2 years of age with one or more of the following risk criteria should have audiology screening as soon as possible, ..."

6. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1994-1995 by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Speech- language pathology and audiology personnel in schools also develop individual or group programs, counsel parents, and assist teachers with classroom ..."

7. Otitis Media with Effusion in Young Children: Clinical Practice Guideline by Sylvan E. Stool (1998)
"... California Public Health Specialist Betty Jane McWilliams, PhD University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania audiology and Speech Pathologist Lynn ..."

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