What describes the configuration of hearing loss that varies from flat to cookie bite to corner?

The term that best describes the variation in hearing loss from flat to cookie bite to corner is configuration of hearing loss. This term specifically refers to the pattern or shape of the auditory threshold levels across different frequencies on an audiogram. Each of these configurations illustrates how hearing loss presents differently at various frequencies, with "flat" indicating a consistent level of loss across frequencies, "cookie bite" illustrating a dip in the mid-frequency range, and "corner" indicating a loss primarily at the higher frequencies with better hearing in the lower frequencies.

Understanding the configuration of hearing loss is crucial for audiologists, as it provides valuable insight into the possible underlying causes and helps in tailoring appropriate interventions. The shape of hearing loss does not encompass the nuanced variations presented by different configurations. Similarly, while degree of hearing loss refers to the severity (mild, moderate, severe, etc.), and type of hearing loss pertains to whether it is conductive, sensorineural, or mixed, these terms do not adequately describe the specific visual representation on an audiogram that reflects the configurations mentioned.