pure-tone audiometer

pure-·tone au·di·om·e·ter

an audiometer that generates pure tones of selected frequencies with varying intensity. The stimuli are delivered by air conduction and bone conduction to differentiate conductive, sensorineural, or mixed hearing loss.

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Audiometric tests were performed by a certified researcher from the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation using an Earscan 3 ES3S pure-tone audiometer. A functional, "look and listen" calibration of the audiometer was performed prior to the first hearing test of each sampling day.

Noise exposure and temporary hearing loss of indoor hockey officials: a pilot study

A certified audiologist tested subjects' hearing in each ear via the pure-tone audiometer. Testing at seven frequencies took place at the Old Dominion University, Lions Child Study Center.

Effects of occupational ultrasonic noise exposure on hearing of dental hygienists: a pilot study. (Research)