audiology

[aw-dee-ol-uh-jee]

noun

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

Origin of audiology

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

Related formsau·di·o·log·i·cal

[aw-dee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌɔ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, au·di·o·log·ic, adjectiveau·di·ol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for audiologist

audiology

noun

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

Derived Formsaudiological (ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveaudiologically, adverbaudiologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for audiologist

audiology

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

audiologist in Medicine

audiology

[ô′dē-ŏl′ə-jē]

n.

The study of hearing disorders and the rehabilitation of people with hearing impairments.

Related formsau′di•ol′o•gist n.

audiologist in Science

audiology

[ô′dē-ŏl′ə-jē]

The scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.