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Definition of Acoustic

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | 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.