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audiogram
Pronunciation: AW-dee-oh-gram
A graph showing hearing threshold levels across different frequencies, fundamental to audiological documentation.
Full Definition
An audiogram is a standardized chart that displays an individual's hearing sensitivity across various frequencies, typically from 250 Hz to 8000 Hz. The graph plots hearing threshold levels in decibels (dB HL) against frequency, with separate lines for each ear. Audiograms are essential documents in hearing assessments and must be interpreted accurately in clinical reports and insurance documentation.
Usage
Usage note: Always lowercase unless beginning a sentence. Plural is 'audiograms'.
In Context
- "The audiogram revealed a moderate sensorineural hearing loss in the high frequencies." — Clinical assessment report
- "Patient records must include both pre- and post-treatment audiograms for comparison." — Documentation guidelines
Also known as
hearing test chart
threshold graph
Don't confuse with
tympanogram
audiometry report