Hearing Loss Glossary

This is a glossary of terms associated with hearing loss, hearing impairment, deafness and hearing aids. Please note that all of the definitions are layman's terms to help the reader better understand. For more precise definitions and advice you should consult a medical professional.

Acoustic Neurinoma  through Assistive Listening Device

Audiogram through Barotrauma

Behind The Ear Hearing Aid  through Conductive Hearing Impairment

Cued Speech through Ear Mold

Ear Plate  through Hearing Loss Levels

Hearing Threshold through Middle Ear

Misarticulation through Outer Ear

Ototoxic Drugs  through Sign Language

Sound Levels through Waardenburg Syndrome