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Amblyaudia
Amblyaudia is a brain based hearing disorder that results from auditory deprivation during critical periods of brain development1.
Amblyaudia is a brain based hearing disorder that results from auditory deprivation during critical periods of brain development1.
Analog ear
An analog ear or analog cochlea is a model of the ear or of the cochlea (in the inner ear) based on an electrical, electronic or mechanical analog.
An analog ear or analog cochlea is a model of the ear or of the cochlea (in the inner ear) based on an electrical, electronic or mechanical analog.
Articulation Index
The Articulation Index (AI) is a tool used by audiologists to predict the amount of speech that is audible to a patient with a specific hearing loss.
The Articulation Index (AI) is a tool used by audiologists to predict the amount of speech that is audible to a patient with a specific hearing loss.
Audiology
Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Audiometer
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
Audiometrist
An Aural Rehabilitation Specialist is a licensed allied health care professional, specializing in the identification and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus associated with pres...
An Aural Rehabilitation Specialist is a licensed allied health care professional, specializing in the identification and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus associated with pres...
Audiometry
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability.
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability.
Auditory brainstem response
The auditory brainstem response is an auditory evoked potential extracted from ongoing electrical activity in the brain and recorded via electrodes placed on the scalp.
The auditory brainstem response is an auditory evoked potential extracted from ongoing electrical activity in the brain and recorded via electrodes placed on the scalp.
Auditory neuropathy
Auditory neuropathy (AN) is a variety of hearing loss in which the outer hair cells within the cochlea are present and functional, but sound information is not faithfully transmitted to the audi...
Auditory neuropathy (AN) is a variety of hearing loss in which the outer hair cells within the cochlea are present and functional, but sound information is not faithfully transmitted to the audi...
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) is a specific form of hearing loss defined by the presence of normal or near-normal Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) but the absence of normal Middle Ear...
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) is a specific form of hearing loss defined by the presence of normal or near-normal Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) but the absence of normal Middle Ear...
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder is a specific form of hearing loss defined by the presence of normal or near-normal Otoacoustic Emissions but the absence of normal Middle Ear Reflexes and ...
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder is a specific form of hearing loss defined by the presence of normal or near-normal Otoacoustic Emissions but the absence of normal Middle Ear Reflexes and ...
Auditory processing disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect the way the brain processes auditor...
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect the way the brain processes auditor...
Auditory-verbal therapy
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Aural rehabilitation
Aural rehabilitation is the process of identifying and diagnosing a hearing loss, providing different types of therapies to clients who are hearing impaired, and implementing different amplifica...
Aural rehabilitation is the process of identifying and diagnosing a hearing loss, providing different types of therapies to clients who are hearing impaired, and implementing different amplifica...
Brainstem auditory evoked potentials
Brainstem Auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) are very small electrical voltage potentials which are recorded in response to an auditory stimulus from electrodes placed on the scalp.
Brainstem Auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) are very small electrical voltage potentials which are recorded in response to an auditory stimulus from electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cochlear implant
A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.
A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.
Cocktail party effect
The cocktail party effect describes the ability to focus one's listening attention on a single talker among a mixture of conversations and background noises, ignoring other conversations.
The cocktail party effect describes the ability to focus one's listening attention on a single talker among a mixture of conversations and background noises, ignoring other conversations.
Electrocochleography
Electrocochleography (ECochG) is a technique of recording stimulus-related responses or electrical potentials of the inner ear and auditory nerve.
Electrocochleography (ECochG) is a technique of recording stimulus-related responses or electrical potentials of the inner ear and auditory nerve.
European Federation of Audiology Societies
The European Federation of Audiology Societies (EFAS) is a non-profit organization formed by societies of Audiology of European countries.
The European Federation of Audiology Societies (EFAS) is a non-profit organization formed by societies of Audiology of European countries.
Frequency following response
Frequency following response (FFR), also referred to as Frequency Following Potential (FFP), is an evoked response generated by continuous presentation of low-frequency tone stimuli.
Frequency following response (FFR), also referred to as Frequency Following Potential (FFP), is an evoked response generated by continuous presentation of low-frequency tone stimuli.
Hearing impairment
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis (also spelled hyperacousis) is a health condition characterized by an over-sensitivity to certain frequency ranges of sound (a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sound).
Hyperacusis (also spelled hyperacousis) is a health condition characterized by an over-sensitivity to certain frequency ranges of sound (a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sound).
King-Kopetzky syndrome
King–Kopetzky syndrome is an auditory disability which appears as clinically as a “normal” hearing threshold.
King–Kopetzky syndrome is an auditory disability which appears as clinically as a “normal” hearing threshold.
King–Kopetzky syndrome
King–Kopetzky syndrome is an auditory disability which appears as clinically as a “normal” hearing threshold.
King–Kopetzky syndrome is an auditory disability which appears as clinically as a “normal” hearing threshold.
Lip reading
Lip reading, also known as lipreading or speechreading, is a technique of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue with information pr...
Lip reading, also known as lipreading or speechreading, is a technique of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue with information pr...
Mismatch negativity
The mismatch negativity (MMN) or mismatch field (MMF) is a component of the event-related potential (ERP) to an odd stimulus in a sequence of stimuli.
The mismatch negativity (MMN) or mismatch field (MMF) is a component of the event-related potential (ERP) to an odd stimulus in a sequence of stimuli.
Models of deafness
Various models of deafness are rooted in either the social or biological sciences.
Various models of deafness are rooted in either the social or biological sciences.
Musical ear syndrome
Musical ear syndrome (MES) describes a condition seen in people who have hearing loss and subsequently develop auditory hallucinations.
Musical ear syndrome (MES) describes a condition seen in people who have hearing loss and subsequently develop auditory hallucinations.
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life.
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life.
Otitis media
Otitis media (Latin) is inflammation of the middle ear, or a middle ear infection.
Otitis media (Latin) is inflammation of the middle ear, or a middle ear infection.
Ringing (medicine)
In hearing, ringing is an endaural phenomenon in which a person hears a sound, somewhat like a pure tone, without any external acoustic stimulation.
In hearing, ringing is an endaural phenomenon in which a person hears a sound, somewhat like a pure tone, without any external acoustic stimulation.
Speech banana
The speech banana is called such due to its shape.
The speech banana is called such due to its shape.
Tone deafness
Tone deafness is the lack of relative pitch, or the inability to distinguish between musical notes.
Tone deafness is the lack of relative pitch, or the inability to distinguish between musical notes.
Tympanostomy tube
A tympanostomy tube is a small tube inserted into the eardrum in order to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time, and to prevent the accumulation of mucus in the middle ear.
A tympanostomy tube is a small tube inserted into the eardrum in order to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time, and to prevent the accumulation of mucus in the middle ear.