audi/o

Medical Root
audi/o

audi/o means hearing (from the Latin audire, meaning to hear).

What does audi/o mean?

The root audi/o means hearing. It comes from the Latin word audire, meaning to hear. It appears in words about hearing and its testing. For example, audiometry is the measurement of hearing. It often appears alongside ot/o, which means ear.

Example words using audi/o

WordMeaning
audiometrythe measurement of hearing
audiologista specialist in hearing
audiograma record of hearing ability

Related word parts

oto · ology · pathy

Frequently asked questions

What does audi/o mean?
The root audi/o means hearing and comes from Latin.
What is audiometry?
It is the measurement of hearing, combining audi/o with -metry (measurement).
What is the difference between audi/o and ot/o?
Audi/o refers to hearing (the function), while ot/o refers to the ear (the structure).

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