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auditory system
/ˈɔːdɪtˌoːɹi sˈɪstəm/
/ˈɔːdɪtəɹˌi sˈɪstəm/
Auditory system
01
the sensory system responsible for detecting, processing, and interpreting sound
Examples
The auditory system processes sound waves captured by the ears and converts them into signals for the brain.
Damage to the auditory system can lead to hearing loss or difficulties with sound recognition.
