Psychiatry and Psychology

Auditory Acuity

The ability to hear and distinguish one SOUND from another. These are typically assessed using whisper tests, tuning fork tests, or BONE CONDUCTION tests.

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Abstract

The ability to hear and distinguish one SOUND from another. These are typically assessed using whisper tests, tuning fork tests, or BONE CONDUCTION tests.

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  • Hearing Acuity

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2026

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  1. F02w.463w.593w.071.001
  2. G07.888.125.001

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Auditory Acuity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099122. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099122
  2. Auditory Acuity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137660684