audiology

[aw-dee-ol-uh-jee] /ˌɔ diˈɒl ə dʒi/

Word Origin

noun

the study of hearing disorders, including evaluation of hearing function and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments.

Origin of audiology

1945-1950

First recorded in 1945-50; audio- + -logy

Related forms

audiological

[aw-dee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌɔ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ (Show IPA), audiologic, adjective

audiologist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for audiology

audiology

/ˌɔːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ/

noun

the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects

Derived Forms

audiological (ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) adjective
audiologically, adverb
audiologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for audiology

science of hearing and treatment of deafness, 1946, from audio- + -ology. Related: Audiologist.

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audiology in Medicine

audiology au·di·ol·o·gy (ô'dē-ŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The study of hearing disorders and the rehabilitation of people with hearing impairments.

au'di·ol'o·gist n.

audiology in Science

audiology

(ô'dē-ŏl'ə-jē)
The scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

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