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audiology

 

[ ˌɔː.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Audiology is a branch of science that focuses on the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders. It encompasses the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss or balance problems. Audiologists are trained professionals who use a variety of techniques, including hearing tests and counseling, to help people improve their auditory health. The field also explores the physiology of the auditory system and the impact of hearing loss on communication and quality of life.

Synonyms

audio science, hearing science

Examples of usage

  • She is pursuing a career in audiology.
  • Audiology services are essential for those with hearing impairments.
  • The audiology department conducts regular hearing screenings.
  • He scheduled an appointment for an audiology assessment.

Translations

Translations of the word "audiology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 audiologia

🇮🇳 श्रवण विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Audiologie

🇮🇩 audiologi

🇺🇦 аудіологія

🇵🇱 audiologia

🇯🇵 聴覚学

🇫🇷 audiologie

🇪🇸 audiología

🇹🇷 audioloji

🇰🇷 청각학

🇸🇦 علم السمع

🇨🇿 audiologie

🇸🇰 audiológia

🇨🇳 听力学

🇸🇮 avdiologija

🇮🇸 heyrnarfræði

🇰🇿 аудиология

🇬🇪 აუდიოლოგია

🇦🇿 audiologiya

🇲🇽 audiología

Etymology

The term 'audiology' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the Latin root 'audire', meaning 'to hear', with the Greek suffix '-logia', meaning 'study of'. The field emerged from the need to understand and address hearing impairments resulting from various factors such as aging, noise exposure, and medical conditions. As advancements in technology and medical understanding evolved, audiology became a distinct profession, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. The establishment of audiology as a recognized discipline in clinical practice occurred during and after World War II, when many soldiers returned with hearing loss due to gunfire and explosives. This need for specialized care led to the development of better hearing aids, diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitation approaches, shaping modern audiology into a vital health profession.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,792 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.