sensorineural hearing loss; SNHL
Medical term for hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Used in clinical contexts.
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.
Sensorineural hearing loss in the elderly can sometimes be improved with hearing aids.
Conductive hearing loss, caused by problems in the outer or middle ear, as opposed to sensorineural loss.
Mixed hearing loss, involving both conductive and sensorineural components.
Compound of 感 (kan, 'sensation') + 音 (on, 'sound') + 難聴 (nanchō, 'hearing loss'). A modern medical term.