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speech reception threshold

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speech reception threshold,
the minimum intensity in decibels at which a patient can understand 50% of spoken words; used in tests of speech audiometry. Also called speech recognition threshold.


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Once a Soldier's Speech reception threshold in the best ear is greater than 30 dB hearing level (measured with or without hearing aid), their ability must be evaluated for functionality and personal risk with respect to their jobs.
In the right ear, audiometry identified a mild mixed hearing loss at 250 and 500 Hz and a mild sensorineural hearing loss at 6 and 8 kHz; the speech reception threshold was 20 dB and the speech discrimination score was 92% at 55 dB.
 
 
 
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