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Definition of Acoustic
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Acoustic: Having to do with sound or hearing. The acoustic nerve (the 8th cranial nerve) is concerned with hearing and the sense of balance and head position. An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor on the acoustic nerve.
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