hearing loss

British

noun

an increase in the threshold of audibility caused by age, infirmity, or prolonged exposure to intense noise

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An upcoming Peppa Pig episode in which George gets a hearing aid could help to "remove some stigma" around hearing loss, the head teacher of a prominent school for deaf children said.

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The charities surveyed 1,114 people who were deaf or had hearing loss and lived in England.

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A newly released study reports that among people with moderate hearing loss, receiving a prescription for hearing aids did not lead to measurable improvements on standard tests of memory and thinking.

From Science Daily

Isaac has permanent hearing loss in both ears and his deafness was picked up soon after birth, thanks to a newborn hearing screening programme.

From BBC

The most severe from, ADOA-plus, can lead to hearing loss, muscle weakness and stiffness and mobility issues.

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