audiology

CEFRC2

/ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The study and treatment of hearing and balance problems.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An allied health profession pertaining to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders.

Examples

  • She chose audiology because she wanted to help children with hearing loss.

  • The specialist studied audiology to help patients with hearing loss.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The branch of science and medicine concerned with hearing and balance disorders.

  2. The study of the auditory and vestibular systems, and associated disorders.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After experiencing hearing loss, she scheduled an appointment with a specialist in blank.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From audio- + -logy.