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Glossary of terms used on this site
Like most professions, hearing care often uses terminology, jargon and abbreviations that may be unfamiliar to the general public. To make things easier, we're collating the words and phrases we use on this website into a helpful glossary.
On this website you'll also encounter new words and phrases that are not yet widely used on the Internet. That's because much of the terminology used within traditional hearing care is based on outdated ideas that no longer have a place in the 21st Century, either because they are misleading, discriminatory or have historically negative associations attached to them.
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the connection | The means by which our brains receive information from the outside world, enabling us to interact with our environment, relate to other people, and encounter the opportunities of life. |
| tinnitus | The sensation of hearing sounds in the ears or head that have not originated from the outside world. Examples include high-pitched tones, a buzz, a rushing sound, clicking or beating. |