audiometer

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to measure hearing ability.

  - "The audiometer is used to diagnose hearing loss."
  - "The patient was asked to respond to various sounds played through the audiometer."

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Variants

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audiometer , audiometers , audiometric , audiometries , audiometry

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'audiō' meaning 'to hear' and the suffix 'meter' meaning 'instrument for measuring'.

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Trivia

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1. The first audiometers were developed in the late 19th century.

2. Audiometers can test hearing ability in both ears separately.

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Related Concepts

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1. Audiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

2. Hearing test: A procedure used to evaluate the degree and type of hearing loss using an audiometer.

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Culture

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The audiometer is a crucial medical instrument used in audiology to assess hearing ability and identify various types of hearing loss. It is often used in clinical settings for diagnosing and monitoring hearing disorders.

How to Memorize "audiometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ear-shaped machine with buttons and dials.
   - Visualize a doctor using an audiometer to test a patient's hearing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'audiometer' with the ear and hearing.
   - Think of a doctor's office and the various medical instruments used there, including the audiometer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Audiometer: An instrument to measure hearing ability.'
   - Remember the word 'audiometer' as 'A useful device for understanding my ear's condition'.

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