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audiology /au·di·ol·o·gy/ (aw″de-ol´ah-je) the study of impaired hearing that cannot be improved by medication or surgical therapy.
audiology [-ol′əjē] Etymology: L, audire + Gk, logos, science a field of research and clinical practice devoted to the study of hearing disorders, assessment of hearing, hearing conservation, and aural rehabilitation. audiologic, audiological, adj. audiology (ô´dēol´ n the study of the entire field of hearing, including the anatomy and function of the ear; impairment of hearing; and evaluation, education or reeducation, and treatment of persons with hearing loss. audiology The study of hearing How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Audiological Medicine: Clinical Aspects of Hearing and Balance. The Health Promotion in Schools of Music (HPSM) conference, consisting of three intense days of lectures and thought-provoking discussions, included comprehensive presentations by task force groups organized into four areas--physical health, mental health, audiological health and vocal health. A series of sensors inside give the soldier three-dimensional audiological hearing and the ability to amplify specific sounds, while lowering the volume of others. |
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