audiologist

American  

[aw-dee-ol-uh-jist] / ˌɔ diˈɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in the treatment of hearing disorders, including evaluation of hearing function and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments.

   If your toddler keeps removing the hearing aid, tell your audiologist, as it may be overamplifying.

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Etymology

Origin of audiologist

First recorded in 1940–45; audio- ( def. ) + -log(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

Peppa's brother receives the device for partial hearing loss in the upcoming storyline from an audiologist voiced by Gladiators star Fury.

From BBC

Haecker, 77, an audiologist, told us he takes the train every six weeks, splitting time between Santa Fe and New York.

From Los Angeles Times

I also have a dentist, podiatrist, audiologist and optometrist.

From Washington Post

They also aren’t for people who lost their hearing suddenly or in just one ear, according to Sterling Sheffield, an audiologist who teaches at the University of Florida.

From Seattle Times

If a physical exam reveals no obvious reason for your sudden hearing loss, your next step should be to see an audiologist, ideally within a few days.

From Washington Post