hearing loss

British  

noun

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

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"Kaylee helped to improve understanding, challenge misconceptions, and prove there are no limits to what people who are deaf or have hearing loss can achieve."

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Addressing hearing loss — it’s an underrecognized risk fact. When people aren’t hearing well, they’re more apt to isolate themselves from social activities and that becomes a multi-faceted issue,” Rodriguez said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Researchers examined 12 modifiable dementia risk factors identified by the Lancet Commission on dementia, including hearing loss, depression, physical inactivity, and social isolation.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

In addition to losing his hand, Turner is experiencing vision and hearing loss, and it’s unknown whether his senses will fully return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

“Nothing wrong with her lungs,” the doctors told the Richardsons, though they warned of a host of other problems that might arise: jaundice, anemia, vision issues, hearing loss.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng