hearing loss
Definition
Noun: - A reduction in or the complete absence of the ability to perceive sound. It can range from mild difficulty understanding speech to profound deafness.
Usage
- "Hearing loss" is a non-count noun used to describe the medical condition or state of having impaired hearing.
- It is commonly modified by adjectives indicating degree (e.g., , , ) or type (e.g., , ).
- It often appears in medical, health, and accessibility contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- Exposure to loud noise over time can lead to permanent hearing loss.
- The doctor diagnosed her with age-related hearing loss.
- New technologies offer great assistance for people with hearing loss.
Advanced Usage
- "Noise-induced hearing loss": A specific type of hearing impairment caused by exposure to loud sounds.
- Workers in factories often wear ear protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
- "Unilateral hearing loss": Hearing loss that affects only one ear.
- After the infection, he was left with unilateral hearing loss.
Variants and Related Words
- Deafness (n): Often used for profound or complete hearing loss.
- The school provides specialized programs for children with deafness.
- Hearing impairment (n): A more general term that can be synonymous with hearing loss, sometimes preferred in certain contexts.
- The building includes accessibility features for those with hearing impairments.
Synonyms
- Deafness (for complete or near-complete loss)
- Hearing impairment
Related Phrases
- Suffer from hearing loss: To experience or live with this condition.
- He suffers from hearing loss and uses hearing aids.
- Risk of hearing loss: The likelihood of developing this condition.
- Listening to music at high volume increases your risk of hearing loss.
Noun
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partial or complete loss of hearing
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