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audiometry

audiometry \audiometry\ n.

  1. the measurement of hearing.

    Syn: audiology

  2. measuring sensitivity of hearing.

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audiometry

n. (context medicine English) The quantitative assessment of a person's hearing ability, especially by means of an audiometer.

WordNet
audiometry
  1. n. the measurement of hearing [syn: audiology]

  2. measuring sensitivity of hearing

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Audiometry

Audiometry (from , "to hear" and metria, “to measure") is a branch of Audiology and the science of measuring hearing acuity for variations in sound intensity and pitch and for tonal purity, involving thresholds and differing frequencies. Typically, audiometric tests determine a subject's hearing levels with the help of an audiometer, but may also measure ability to discriminate between different sound intensities, recognize pitch, or distinguish speech from background noise. Acoustic reflex and otoacoustic emissions may also be measured. Results of audiometric tests are used to diagnose hearing loss or diseases of the ear, and often make use of an audiogram.