Definition: An audiologist is a health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance (vestibular) disorders and tinnitus, and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss and related disorders. An audiologist uses a variety of tests and procedures to assess hearing and balance function and to fit and dispense hearing aids and other assistive devices for hearing. About.com has an article on booth hearing tests.
Audiologist
By Jamie Berke, About.com Guide
Updated December 02, 2008
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