Pitch
Pitch (medicine)
Pitch (/pɪtʃ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the perceived frequency of a sound or tone, often used in the field of audiology and otolaryngology. The term is derived from the Old English 'pic', meaning a point or peak, which is indicative of the high or low nature of a sound.
Definition
In medicine, pitch is used to describe the quality of a sound, particularly in relation to its perceived frequency. It is a fundamental aspect of human hearing and is often used in diagnostic procedures related to the ear and hearing loss.
Clinical Significance
The perception of pitch plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of various auditory disorders. For instance, a change in pitch perception can be an early sign of hearing impairment or tinnitus. Moreover, pitch perception tests are commonly used in audiometry to assess an individual's hearing capabilities.
Related Terms
- Frequency: The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. In the context of sound, it refers to the number of sound waves that pass a fixed point in a given period of time.
- Audiology: The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing.
- Otolaryngology: A surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.
- Tinnitus: The perception of noise or ringing in the ears, often associated with hearing loss.
- Audiometry: The branch of audiology involving the measurement of hearing acuity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pitch
- Wikipedia's article - Pitch
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