noise-induced hearing loss


noise-induced hearing loss

sensory hearing loss due to exposure to intense impulse or continuous sound. Synonym(s): boilermaker's hearing loss, industrial hearing loss, occupational hearing loss

noise-induced hearing loss

Temporary or permanent hearing loss caused either by a single exposure to very loud sound(s) or by repeated exposure to louder sounds over an extended period. See Hearing loss.

noise-in·duced hear·ing loss

(noyz-in-dūst' hēr'ing laws) Sensory hearing loss due to exposure to intense impulse or continuous sound.
Synonym(s): boilermaker's hearing loss, industrial hearing loss, occupational hearing loss.