audiologist

[aw-dee-ol-uh-jist]

noun

1. a specialist in the treatment of hearing disorders, including evaluation of hearing function and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments.

   If your toddler keeps removing the hearing aid, tell your audiologist, as it may be overamplifying.

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiologist¹

First recorded in 1940–45; audio- ( def. ) + -log(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

Dr Angela Alexander, audiologist and owner of APD Support, a private organisation, is among the audiologists calling for more research into the impact of noise-cancelling headphones on auditory processing, particularly in children.

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After a hearing test came back normal, Sophie met a private audiologist for further testing.

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The cause of Sophie's APD diagnosis is unknown, but her audiologist believes the overuse of noise-cancelling headphones, which Sophie wears for up to five hours a day, could have a part to play.

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Her audiologist and others in England are now calling for more research into whether the condition is linked to overuse of noise-cancelling headphones.

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As the audiologist walked me through the catalog of options for the type of hearing aid I needed, my stomach tightened.

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