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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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“It’s given a lot of us hope about being able to help people who have had this hearing loss for 10 or 20 years,” Whitton said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The company also said it would offer a new gene therapy for free in the U.S., a genetic hearing loss treatment called Otarmeni.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The goal was to raise funds for the two eldest Osmond siblings, Virl and Tom, who were born with severe hearing loss and needed pricey, specialized education and hearing aids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He has a rare genetic disorder called Townes-Brocks syndrome, which caused him to be born with severe hearing loss.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Between songs Mr. Switzer competed with the DJ for attention, calling out noise level readings and the probability of sustaining permanent hearing loss from the evening’s festivities.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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