audiogenic

adjective

au·​dio·​gen·​ic ˌȯ-dē-ō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce audiogenic (audio)
: produced by frequencies corresponding to sound waves
used especially of epileptoid responses

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -genic

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiogenic was in 1941

Dictionary Entries Near audiogenic

Cite this Entry

“Audiogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiogenic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

audiogenic

adjective
au·​dio·​gen·​ic ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce audiogenic (audio)
: produced by frequencies corresponding to sound waves
used especially of epileptoid responses
audiogenic seizures
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