presbycusis, presbykousis

(prez-bĭ-kū′sĭs )

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[ presby- + Gr. akousis, hearing]
Progressive loss of hearing with aging, typically resulting from sensorineural hearing loss. It is the third most common disease of older adults, after hypertension and arthritis, can cause significant social isolation and depression, and is associated with dementia and falls.
SYN: SEE: presbyacusia

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