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. )