What is another word for hearing loss?
Pronunciation: [hˈi͡əɹɪŋ lˈɒs] (IPA) 
"Hearing loss" is a term used to describe the partial or complete loss of one's ability to hear. There are several synonyms for this condition like deafness, hearing impairment, hearing damage, hearing deficiency, auditory loss, and hearing disability. "Deafness" refers to a total or profound hearing loss, while "hearing impairment" and "hearing deficiency" refer to a partial hearing loss. "Hearing damage" is a term used to describe hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise or trauma while "hearing disability" refers to the inability to hear sounds at certain frequencies. These synonyms are often used interchangeably, depending on the severity and cause of the hearing loss.
