audiometry chart

[ɔːdiˈɒmətri tʃɑːrt]
nounpl: audiometry charts
gráfico de audiometria
1. A visual graph or diagram used in audiology to record and display the results of hearing tests, showing hearing thresholds across different frequencies
The audiometry chart revealed significant hearing loss in the patient's high-frequency range.
O gráfico de audiometria revelou perda auditiva significativa na faixa de alta frequência do paciente.
2. A standardized document that plots air conduction and bone conduction thresholds to assess hearing ability
The audiologist plotted the patient's responses on the audiometry chart during the hearing test.
O audiologo plotou as respostas do paciente no gráfico de audiometria durante o teste auditivo.
Audiometry charts are essential medical documents in both Brazil and the USA for diagnosing hearing disorders. In Brazilian public healthcare (SUS), these charts are commonly used in audiology clinics. The term 'audiograma' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'gráfico de audiometria' in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audiogramhearing chartaudiometric graphhearing threshold chart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gráfico de audiometria
Most common term used in Brazilian medical and audiology contexts
São Paulo
gráfico audiométrico
Alternative technical term used in São Paulo medical facilities
Portugal
gráfico de audiometria
Same term used as in Brazil; also referred to as audiograma
USA
audiometry chart or audiogram
Both terms are equally used in American audiology

Related Words

audiometryaudiologisthearing testdecibelfrequencyhearing lossthreshold
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