bone conduction

American  

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the transmission of sound vibrations to the internal ear through the cranial bones (air conduction ).

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Example Sentences

At the time, most researchers thought these animals primarily detected sound through bone conduction, or through so-called "jaw listening," by placing their lower jaws against the ground to sense vibrations.

From Science Daily

An eardrum positioned within a curved section of the jawbone would have allowed Thrinaxodon to hear airborne sounds far more effectively than relying on bone conduction alone.

From Science Daily

Perhaps someday listening to recordings of voices, including one’s own, with bone conduction devices could help doctors make diagnoses, if the tool’s performance could be linked to psychiatric disorders.

From New York Times

Look for headphones with “bone conduction technology” and an open-ear design so you can listen to music but still hear traffic and stay aware of your surroundings.

From Washington Post

Unlike conventional wireless earbuds, they don’t cover your ears, instead carrying the sound through bone conduction so you remain aware of your surroundings.

From The Verge