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Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Hearing LossHearing Loss, Noise-Induced
Hearing Loss
A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears.
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced
Hearing loss due to exposure to explosive loud noise or chronic exposure to sound level greater than 85 dB. The hearing loss is often in the frequency range 4000-6000 hertz.