hearing chart

[/ˈhɪrɪŋ tʃɑːrt/]
nounpl: hearing charts
audiograma
1. A graph or visual representation of a person's hearing ability across different frequencies and sound intensities, typically used in audiological assessments
The audiologist reviewed the patient's hearing chart to determine the extent of their hearing loss.
O audiologo revisou o audiograma do paciente para determinar o grau de perda auditiva.
2. A diagnostic document that displays test results from an audiometric evaluation, showing thresholds for air and bone conduction
Based on the hearing chart, the doctor recommended hearing aids for the elderly patient.
Com base no audiograma, o médico recomendou aparelhos auditivos para o paciente idoso.
Hearing charts are essential diagnostic tools in both American and Brazilian healthcare systems. In Brazil, audiograms are commonly performed in otolaryngology clinics and hearing aid centers. The terminology 'audiograma' is standardized across all Portuguese-speaking countries in medical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audiogramaudiometry charthearing test resultsaudiological assessment chart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
audiograma
Most common term used in medical and healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
audiograma
Standard medical terminology
São Paulo
audiograma
Standard medical terminology
Portugal
audiograma
Same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

audiometryhearing lossdecibelfrequencyhearing aidaudiologist
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