audiology

What is another word for audiology? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — Audiology is the scientific study of hearing and balance, and the disorders that affect them.

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How to use audiology

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It is a neutral, technical term used in both medicine and everyday clinical settings.

Etymology

The word is built from the combining form audio-, relating to hearing or sound, and the suffix -logy, meaning the study of something. Put together, they give a word meaning the study of hearing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an audiologist actually do?

An audiologist tests people's hearing and balance, and helps treat or manage problems with them, including fitting hearing aids.

Is audiology a medical degree?

It is a health profession with its own specialist training, separate from a general medical degree, focused on hearing and balance.

What is the difference between audiology and ENT?

Audiology focuses on hearing and balance assessment and rehabilitation, while ENT (ear, nose and throat) medicine covers the wider medical and surgical treatment of these areas.

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