auditory sensation

noun phrase

Meaning

The conscious experience of sound resulting from the stimulation of the ear and the subsequent transmission of nerve impulses to the brain.

Examples

The patient reported a strange auditory sensation whenever they moved their head quickly.
Scientists are studying how the brain processes each unique auditory sensation during complex musical performances.

Synonyms: sound, hearing, auditory perception, aural experience

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auditory sensation

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈɔːdɪtɔːri sɛnˈseɪʃən

Definition

The conscious experience of sound resulting from the stimulation of the ear and the subsequent transmission of nerve impulses to the brain.

Examples

The patient reported a strange auditory sensation whenever they moved their head quickly.
Scientists are studying how the brain processes each unique auditory sensation during complex musical performances.
A ringing in the ears is a common auditory sensation associated with exposure to loud noise.

Synonyms of auditory sensation

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