hearing loss

noun

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

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The MoD accepts it has a duty of care but disputes the extent to which hearing loss happened in some cases.

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Molly has suffered hearing loss and global developmental delay - when a child takes longer than expected to reach key developmental milestones such as speaking and walking - as a result of the treatment.

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Earlier this month the Conservative MP Neil Shastri-Hurst called in parliament for an independent inquiry into the extent of hearing loss linked to the earplugs and other potentially defective equipment.

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They said one nurse who remains off work was left seriously injured after being assaulted two years ago and has suffered ever since with hearing loss and PTSD.

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Despite quotes from Dodger players and executives stating how “great” the loudness at Dodger Stadium is, they are putting the paying customers and employees at risk for hearing loss with the excessive volume.