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Special Education Glossary |
Conductive hearing loss
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defined: |
hearing loss caused by damage to or abnormality
of internal structures of the outer ear, middle ear, or ear drum
(tympanic membrane). Conductive hearing loss can also be caused by fluid
accumulations in the middle ear space. The nerves of the inner ear are not
involved. |
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| illustration: | Diagram of the ear | |
| related terms: | Hearing aid; Text Telephone | |
| related links | Speech Delay (conductive hearing loss) | |