Origin: Greek suffix -ology
Audiology has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the measurement of hearing
"After visiting the clinic for an audiology checkup, I learned that my hearing had improved slightly since wearing the new earbuds."
The study of the auditory and vestibular systems, and associated disorders
"After her vertigo episode worsened, Dr. Lee referred Sarah to a specialist in audiology for a thorough evaluation of her inner ear function."