NCIt related terms : Hearing impaired; Hearing difficulty;
NCIt definition : 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.;
Alternative definition : CTCAE: A disorder characterized by partial or complete loss of the ability to detect
or understand sounds resulting from damage to ear structures.; FDA: Partial or complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds resulting
from damage to the outer, middle, or inner ear structures.;