audiology
the study of hearing disorders, including evaluation of hearing function and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments.
Origin of audiology
1Other words from audiology
- au·di·o·log·i·cal [aw-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌɔ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, au·di·o·log·ic, adjective
- au·di·ol·o·gist, noun
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How to use audiology in a sentence
audiology experts and bioengineers in Taiwan tested Apple’s AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro alongside premium and basic hearing aids sold in the region.
Your AirPods Pro can act as hearing aids in a pinch | Lauren J. Young | November 20, 2022 | Popular-Science
British Dictionary definitions for audiology
/ (ˌɔːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects
Derived forms of audiology
- audiological (ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- audiologically, adverb
- audiologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for audiology
[ ô′dē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.
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