presbycusis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inability of the ears, due to aging, to perceive and focus on high-pitched sounds.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/

Word forms

presbycusis presbyacusis

Etymology

See presbyacusis § Etymology.

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