An ABI is similar to a cochlear implant, except the electrodes are implanted directly in the base of the brain. ABIs are used when a person has NF type 2 (neurofibromatosis type 2) and have to have their auditory nerves cut (which renders them useless as far as cochlear implants are concerned). People with ABIs […]
Audiometry
The performance of hearing-related tests.
Audiometer
A device for presenting precisely measured tones of specific frequencies (or speech and recorded signals) and intensity (loudness) levels in order to obtain an audiogram.
Audiology
The study or science of hearing. The profession of audiology is concerned with measurement and rehabilitation of auditory and communication problems.
Audiologist
(awe-dee-ALL-oh-jist) A health-care professional with a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or a masters degree in audiology and licensed by one of the audiology associations. Audiologists are trained to identify, measure and evaluate hearing loss and related disorders—including balance (vestibular) disorders and tinnitus—and to provide non-medical management of hearing loss, including hearing aids, assistive devices and rehabilitation.
Audiological Evaluation
Tests conducted by an audiologist to determine whether a hearing loss is present, what tones (pitches) are affected, how severe the hearing loss is and the type of hearing loss. The evaluation also includes recommendations as to what should be done to ameliorate the hearing loss. Click on the following link for an in-depth article […]