DeafnessDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deafness) Deafness, hearing impairment, or hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. It is caused by many different factors, including but not limited to age, noise, illness, chemicals and physical trauma. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 05-Jun-2013 Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |