Hearing test
Hearing test
A hearing test (pronunciation: /ˈhɪərɪŋ tɛst/) is a procedure performed by an audiologist to assess a person's hearing ability. The test measures the individual's ability to hear sounds at different frequencies and volumes.
Etymology
The term "hearing test" is derived from the English words "hearing," which refers to the sense by which sound is perceived, and "test," which refers to a method of assessing a particular characteristic or property.
Types of hearing tests
There are several types of hearing tests, including:
- Pure tone audiometry: This test measures the quietest sound that a person can hear at different frequencies.
- Speech audiometry: This test measures a person's ability to hear and understand speech.
- Tympanometry: This test measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure.
- Otoacoustic emissions: This test measures sounds that are produced by the inner ear.
Related terms
- Audiogram: A graph that shows the results of a hearing test.
- Audiometer: A device used to conduct hearing tests.
- Decibel: A unit of measurement used in hearing tests to measure the volume of sound.
- Frequency: In the context of hearing tests, frequency refers to the pitch of a sound.
- Hearing loss: A partial or total inability to hear.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hearing test
- Wikipedia's article - Hearing test
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