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单词 presbycusis
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Definition of presbycusis in English:

presbycusis

noun ˌprɛzbɪˈkuːzɪsˌprɛsbɪˈkuːsɪsˌprɛzbɪˈkuːsɪs
Medicine
  • Deterioration of hearing commonly occurring with advancing age, usually affecting both ears and beginning with reduced sensitivity to higher-pitched sounds.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in John S. Billings (1838–1913). From presby- + ancient Greek ἄκουσις hearing. The some forms show an alteration with suffix substitution: compare -ia.

Definition of presbycusis in US English:

presbycusis

noun
Medicine
  • Deterioration of hearing commonly occurring with advancing age, usually affecting both ears and beginning with reduced sensitivity to higher-pitched sounds.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in John S. Billings (1838–1913). From presby- + ancient Greek ἄκουσις hearing. The some forms show an alteration with suffix substitution: compare -ia.

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