An audiogram based on listening to pure tones (the normal situation) as opposed to listening to speech.
Pure Tone Air Conduction Audiometry
Measurement of hearing thresholds to pure tones presented through earphones or ear inserts.
Pure Tone
A single frequency used by audiologists to evaluate hearing sensitivity.
PTA
See Pure Tone Average.
PSP
See Platinum Sound Processor.
Proprioceptive System
(proh-pree-oh-SEP-tiv) One of the three separate balance systems in your body. It consists of nerve sensors in the muscles, tendons and joints, especially in your legs, ankles and feet, that help you to keep your balance. The other two systems are your visual system (eyes) and your vestibular system in your inner ears. When you vestibular system […]