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Ear Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hertz | Frequency or pitch of sound |
| Decibels | measures intensity or loudness or sound |
| Othorhinolarygology | ear, nose, and throat specialist |
| Cerumen | ear wax |
| Vertigo | dizziness |
| Tinnitus | ringing in the ears |
| Tympanic | pertaining to the eardrum |
| Otitis Media | inflammation of the middle ear |
| Audiometer | instrument to measure hearing |
| Audiologist | ear specialist |
| ASL | American sign Language |
| AS | Left ear |
| AD | right ear |
| AU | Both ears |