Hearing Jargon: The Translation
Hearing Jargon: We do try really hard to make sure that when you come into the office, you not only hear but understand us. But, inevitably, like every profession, we still use some jargon (or medical terms) that not everyone knows. Well look no further, here is your Hearing Clinic Jargon Translation! Hearing Jargon: Hearing Test Audiogram: The audiogram is a visual report to chart your hearing; it's called an audiogram because the equipment we use to test your hearing is called an audiometer. For more information on the specifics of your audiogram and what it all means click here. Hertz (Hz): Hertz represents the pitch or frequency of a sound. The average person can hear 20 to 20,000 cycles per second. From of the audiogram. Decibel (dB): Decibels are different sound levels or volume. The louder a sound, the higher the decibel. The left side of the audiogram. Occluded: This is just a fancy term we use for blocked. If we say something is occluded it just means that it's plugged up or blocked by something (in most cases wax). Cerumen: This is the medical term for ear wax! We don't use it as often, since ear wax is just easier to say, but this is the 'technical' term. Hearing Jargon: Hearing aids Receiver in the Canal (RIC): This acronym represents the most common style of hearing aid. The main body sits behind your ear and the receiver (speaker) is attached to a small thin cord that goes into...
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