presbycusis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɹɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/
Etymology
See presbyacusis § Etymology.
Meanings
- (qualifier:otolaryngology, uncountable) Inability of the ears, due to aging, to perceive and focus on high-pitched sounds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| presbyacusis | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
es presbiacusia (inability to focus on high-pitched sounds) · it presbiacusia (inability to focus on high-pitched sounds) · fr presbyacousie (inability to focus on high-pitched sounds)