audiometry
Testing ear function
Audiometry is the measurement of hearing ability, typically using specialized equipment to determine the range and sensitivity of a person's hearing across different frequencies.
An audiometry test produces an audiogram—a chart showing hearing thresholds at various pitches: The audiometry revealed significant high-frequency hearing loss.
Rate of recurrence
- hertzFrequency measurement unit
- decibelTenth of a bel
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- toneQuality of sound
pitch · amplitude · waveform · intensity · loudness · vibration · spectrum · ultrasound
Evaluative selection process
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- soundproofImpenetrable to audio
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
threshold · masking · baseline · retest · pass · refer · decibels · frequencies
Physician for ears, nose, throat
- conductiveAllows energy transfer
- mixedBlended from varied elements
- tinnitusPerceived phantom ear sounds
- cochleaSpiral hearing organ
vestibular · diagnosis · evaluation · referral · intervention · rehabilitation · fitting · pediatric
Concerning measurable amounts
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- accuracyDegree of correctness
precision · baseline · normative · percentile · standard · deviation · range · scale
frequency
Rate of recurrence
tone · pitch · amplitude · waveform · intensity · loudness · vibration · spectrum · ultrasound · infrasound
screening
Evaluative selection process
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- soundproofImpenetrable to audio
booth · threshold · masking · baseline · retest · pass · refer · decibels · frequencies · response
otolaryngologist
Physician for ears, nose, throat
- conductiveAllows energy transfer
- mixedBlended from varied elements
- tinnitusPerceived phantom ear sounds
cochlea · vestibular · diagnosis · evaluation · referral · intervention · rehabilitation · fitting · pediatric · occupational
quantitative
Concerning measurable amounts
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
accuracy · precision · baseline · normative · percentile · standard · deviation · range · scale · chart
ear
Auditory organ
audiometryoptometry
Eye and lens healthcare
eye examination · ophthalmoscopy · vision testing · vision screening · ophthalmology
- pure tone audiometryHearing sensitivity measurement using single frequencies