AUD Root Words

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What does the root word 'AUD' mean?

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To hear

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What is the opposite of 'audible'?

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Inaudible

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What is an audiogram?

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A report produced by a hearing machine that tells how well a person can hear.

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What is an auditorium?

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The place in a school where you go to hear a show, concert, or assembly.

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What does 'auditory' refer to?

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The sense of hearing.

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What is the definition of 'audible'?

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Able to be heard.

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What is the purpose of an audiologist?

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A professional who diagnoses and treats hearing disorders.

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What is the significance of sound waves in hearing?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air and are detected by the ear.

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What is the role of the cochlea in hearing?

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The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

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What does 'preauditory' mean?

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Relating to the period before hearing occurs.