au·di·o·gram (ô d - -gr m )n. A graphic record of hearing ability for various sound frequencies. |
Audiogram
A chart or graph of the results of a hearing test conducted with audiographic equipment. The chart reflects the softest (lowest volume) sounds that can be heard at various frequencies or pitches.
Mentioned in: Audiometry
audiogram
[ô′dē·əgram′]
Etymology: Gk, audire + gramma, record
a chart showing the faintest level at which an individual is able to detect sounds of various frequencies, usually in octaves from 125 Hz to 8000 Hz. See also audiometry.
audiogram (ô´dē
gram),n a graphic summary of the measurement of hearing loss showing the number of decibels lost at each frequency tested.
audiogram
Audiology A test in which hearing is measured over a range of sound frequencies. See Pure tone audiometry.
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