presbycusis
- noun
- /ˌprɛz.bɪˈkjuː.sɪs/
- Specialized
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presbiacusia
- The gradual onset of presbycusis can make conversations increasingly difficult for older adults.
- due to presbycusis
- presbycusis or aging
Examples
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The best response was seen in those with presbycusis (84.2%) and the worst in those with acoustic trauma (55.6%).
Academic text (2003) -
Screening for and treating presbycusis supports treatment adherence, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.
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* Screen all patients for presbycusis and other hearing impairments.
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Presbycusis can significantly diminish a patient's quality of life and impair his or her ability to perform self-care.
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Most cases are due to sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-end organ type), presbycusis, or aging of the inner ear.
Academic text (1998) -
This clinical trial is currently being carried out with volunteers between the ages of 45 and 70 with symmetrical moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss due mainly to presbycusis or aging of the inner ear.
Academic text (1998) -
According to Busis, presbycusis occurs in approximately 25% of 65- to 74-year-olds, 50% of 75- to 84-year-olds, 75% of 85- to 94-year-olds, and more than 95% of those older than 95 years.
Academic text (2009) -
As people age, they often experience presbycusis, which affects their ability to hear high-frequency sounds.
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Many elderly individuals find it necessary to seek medical advice when signs of presbycusis become apparent.
Synonyms
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2.7
A condition in which you cannot hear well in one or both ears
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3.9
Partial or total loss of the ability to hear
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3.3
A problem that makes it hard to hear sounds or understand speech
A partial loss of hearing that makes sounds quieter
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
presbycusis = presby + cusis
The term is a technical medical formation from Greek combining forms ('presby-' = old, '-cusis' = hearing) that are not productive standalone English words, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from familiar English bases.
Etymology
Presbycusis comes from Greek words presby- meaning 'old' and -cusis meaning 'hearing'. So it literally means 'old hearing' and is used for the slow loss of hearing that happens as people get older.