Acoustics (also known as Acoustic): The branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves. In medicine it is often applied in procedures in speech and hearing studies. With regard to the environment, it refers to the characteristics of a room, auditorium, theatre, building, etc. that determines the audibility or

NIH MeSH · D000162Disciplines and Occupations

Acoustics

Also known asAcoustic

Definition

The branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves. In medicine it is often applied in procedures in speech and hearing studies. With regard to the environment, it refers to the characteristics of a room, auditorium, theatre, building, etc. that determines the audibility or fidelity of sounds in it. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

MeSH classification

  • H01.671.031

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Common questions about Acoustics

What does Acoustics mean in medicine?
The branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves. In medicine it is often applied in procedures in speech and hearing studies. With regard to the environment, it refers to the characteristics of a room, auditorium, theatre, building, etc. that determines the audibility or fidelity of sounds in it. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acoustics known by any other names?
Yes. Acoustics is also referred to as Acoustic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acoustics sit in the medical classification?
Acoustics falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.671.031). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000162) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗