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audiology

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au·di·ol·o·gy  (ôd-l-j)
n.
The study of hearing, especially hearing defects and their treatment.
audi·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.
audi·olo·gist n.
audiology [ˌɔːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (Medicine) the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects
audiological  [ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
audiologically  adv
audiologist  n
audiology  (ôd-l-j)
The scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.
audiology
1. the branch of medical science that studies hearing, especially impaired hearing.
2. the treatment of persons with impaired hearing. — audiologist, n.
See also: Hearing
1. the branch of medical science that studies hearing, especially impaired hearing.
2. the treatment of persons with impaired hearing. — audiologist, n.
See also: Medical Specialties
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.audiologyaudiology - the measurement of hearing          
audiometry
otology - the branch of medicine concerned with the ear


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