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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiology¹

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

Example Sentences

Each participant first completed an audiology screening to confirm normal hearing, then took part in a computer-based listening task.

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Church worked full time until recently, when he decided to pursue a graduate degree in audiology.

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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.

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

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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.

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