presbyacusis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: presby- +‎ acu- +‎ -sis. (Those forms are ultimately from πρέσβυς +‎ Ancient Greek ἄκουσις (ákousis, hearing).)

Noun[edit]

presbyacusis (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of presbycusis