Otoacoustic
adjective
Relating to sounds that are generated by the cochlea of the inner ear and can be measured in the ear canal.
Otoacoustic emissions are often tested to evaluate hearing in newborns.

Usage tips
Neutral
otoacoustic emissions, otoacoustic testing, otoacoustic response
adjective
Relating to sounds that are generated by the cochlea of the inner ear and can be measured in the ear canal.
Otoacoustic emissions are often tested to evaluate hearing in newborns.

Usage tips
Neutral
otoacoustic emissions, otoacoustic testing, otoacoustic response
Definition 1 of 1

Scientific Context
This term is often used in a technical medical context, particularly within audiology.
Otoacoustic emissions are important for early detection of hearing impairments in infants.
Clinical Settings
Be aware of the various clinical settings where this term might be used, including hospitals and research institutions.
Otoacoustic testing is routinely performed in newborn screening.
Technical Language
The term may not be familiar to laypersons, so it’s best used in specific contexts.
When discussing hearing tests, using 'otoacoustic' adds precision.
Scientific Context
This term is often used in a technical medical context, particularly within audiology.
Otoacoustic emissions are important for early detection of hearing impairments in infants.
Clinical Settings
Be aware of the various clinical settings where this term might be used, including hospitals and research institutions.
Otoacoustic testing is routinely performed in newborn screening.
Technical Language
The term may not be familiar to laypersons, so it’s best used in specific contexts.
When discussing hearing tests, using 'otoacoustic' adds precision.
Scientific Context
This term is often used in a technical medical context, particularly within audiology.
Otoacoustic emissions are important for early detection of hearing impairments in infants.
Clinical Settings
Be aware of the various clinical settings where this term might be used, including hospitals and research institutions.
Otoacoustic testing is routinely performed in newborn screening.
Technical Language
The term may not be familiar to laypersons, so it’s best used in specific contexts.
When discussing hearing tests, using 'otoacoustic' adds precision.
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension