Meaning & use

audiologist

noun·Academic

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats hearing and balance disorders.

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The audiologist fitted my grandmother with a new pair of hearing aids.

Children who fail a hearing screening are usually referred to an audiologist.

A note on using this word

An audiologist differs from an ENT doctor by specializing specifically in hearing and balance rather than ear surgery.

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