Sudden Deafness. (See Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.)
SAT
See Speech Awareness Threshold.
SAS
See Simultaneous Analog Stimulation.
Saccule
A chamber in the vestibular labyrinth that helps monitor the position of your head in relation to the ground. The saccule is responsible for detection of vertical movement.
Rubella
A viral infection characterized by fever and a skin rash resembling measles. If a pregnant woman gets Rubella (German measles), it may result in sensorineural hearing loss in the unborn child.
Rotation Test
A test that monitors your eye movements in relation to your body rotation.