Sensorineural hearing loss can also be known as auditory neuropathy, cochlear hearing loss, auditory dysfunction, or inner ear hearing impairment. These terms describe the various causes and types of hearing loss that affect the cochlea or auditory nerve. Some other synonyms or related terms for sensorineural hearing loss include presbycusis (age-related hearing loss), noise-induced hearing loss, ototoxicity (hearing loss caused by certain medications or chemicals), and vestibular schwannoma (a type of tumor that can cause hearing loss). It is important to understand the different terms used to describe hearing loss as they can help individuals seek appropriate treatment and support.