Condition
Presbycusis
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 17 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Hearing loss - age related; Age-related hearing loss
Definition
Age related hearing loss is a progressive loss of the ability to hear high frequencies, which occurs as people get older.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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