auditory system

noun

Meaning

The sensory system responsible for hearing, converting sound waves into neural signals processed by the brain.

Examples

Damage to the auditory system can lead to significant challenges in processing speech and environmental sounds.
Researchers are studying how the auditory system adapts to cochlear implants in patients with hearing loss.

Synonyms: hearing, acoustic system, auditory apparatus, vestibulocochlear system

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auditory system

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɔːdɪtɔːri ˈsɪstəm

Definition

The sensory system responsible for hearing, converting sound waves into neural signals processed by the brain.

Examples

Damage to the auditory system can lead to significant challenges in processing speech and environmental sounds.
Researchers are studying how the auditory system adapts to cochlear implants in patients with hearing loss.
The auditory system works in tandem with the visual system to help us navigate complex environments.

Synonyms of auditory system

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