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Hearing Impairment
Definition 1
Partial or complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds resulting from damage to the outer, middle, or inner ear structures. Causes include exposure to loud noise, ear infections, injuries to the ear, genetic, and congenital disorders. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by partial or complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds resulting from damage to ear structures. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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