SUMMARY OF COMMON AUDIOLOGY TERMS EXPLAINED
Audiology terms you should know Mastering any new language or area of study can be difficult. It is especially difficult to understand what audiologists and consultants tell us when we have difficulty hearing, may feel uneasy, and are encountering words and phrases for the first time. All the audiology jargon can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of the most common words and phrases you may encounter when meeting with an ENT consultant, audiologist or other hearing care professional. The information has been broken down into bite-sized sections so you can find the ones that are most relevant to you. The categories are. ●Parts of the ear ●Words related to your hearing test ●Phrases you may hear as part of your diagnosis ●Words related to hearing ●Words related to hearing aids Parts of the Ear Ear canal – Hole in the temporal bone that funnels the sound to the eardrum. Eardrum – Thin layer of skin that converts sound waves into vibrations. Cochlea – The part ...