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audiometry
This term is a technical medical designation used primarily in clinical and audiological settings. It refers to the objective process of testing, rather than the subjective experience of hearing. In professional discourse, it is often distinguished from "audiology," which is the broader science and profession of hearing health, whereas audiometry is the specific diagnostic tool or procedure.
As a mass noun representing a scientific field or a specific medical procedure, it does not have a plural form. It is typically used in singular constructions such as "performing audiometry" or "the results of the audiometry."
Meanings
Examples
The clinic specializes in pediatric audiometry to detect hearing loss in infants.
I wonder if the results of my audiometry will show why I struggle with high-pitched sounds.
You will need to undergo a basic session of audiometry before we can fit your hearing aids.
Pure-tone audiometry is the gold standard for assessing hearing thresholds.
The technician explained that audiometry involves listening to a series of beeps at different frequencies.
The technician explained that audiometry involves listening to a series of beeps at different frequencies.
The report indicated that the audiometry was performed in a soundproof booth to ensure accuracy.
He studied the principles of audiometry during his residency in otolaryngology.
The patient was referred for comprehensive audiometry after complaining of persistent tinnitus.
The patient was referred for comprehensive audiometry after complaining of persistent tinnitus.