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Auditory
Auditory (/ɔːˈdɪtəri/ or /ˈɔːdɪtɔːri/) refers to the sense or act of hearing. The term is derived from the Latin word "audire", which means "to hear".
Etymology
The term "auditory" is derived from the Latin word "audire", which means "to hear". It is used in various contexts in the field of medicine and biology, particularly in relation to the auditory system, which is responsible for the sense of hearing.
Related Terms
- Auditory System: The sensory system for the sense of hearing. It includes both the sensory organs (the ears) and the auditory parts of the sensory system.
- Auditory Cortex: The part of the brain that processes auditory information. It is located in the temporal lobes.
- Auditory Nerve: Also known as the cochlear nerve, it transmits auditory information from the cochlea to the brain.
- Auditory Canal: Also known as the external auditory meatus, it is the pathway through which sound waves travel to reach the eardrum.
- Auditory Perception: The process by which the brain interprets and makes sense of the sounds it receives.
- Auditory Processing Disorder: A condition that affects the way the brain processes auditory information.
- Auditory Feedback: The process by which the speaker hears their own voice and adjusts their speech accordingly.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auditory
- Wikipedia's article - Auditory
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