Type: Term Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for otoacoustic emission.
OAE (Otoacoustic emission test) : OAE is an abbreviation for 'otoacoustic emission test' which measures an acoustic response that is produced by the inner ear (cochlea), which in essence bounces back out of the ear in response to a sound stimulus. The test is performed by placing a small probe that contains a microphone and speaker into the infant'...