audiology

[aw-dee-ol-uh-jee]

noun

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

audiology

/ ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌɔːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

audiology

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

Other Word Forms

• audiologist noun
• audiological adjective
• audiologically adverb
• audiologic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiology¹

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

Example Sentences

Claire Wilkes, a teaching fellow in audiology at Aston University, spoke to the BBC about the damage defective equipment can have on hearing when someone is exposed to high levels of noise.

From BBC

Long delays for specialist services, including audiology, cataract surgery, neuro-developmental assessment, and respiratory care were also "a major concern".

From BBC

Renee Almeida, an adult audiology clinical lead at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, says it is important to hear a diversity of sounds so the brain can decide what is important to focus on.

From BBC

With my doctorate in audiology, I had my first real job in the profession I had studied for many years.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the course emphasized speech pathology and audiology.

From New York Times