A combination of both sensorineural (inner ear) and conductive (middle ear or outer ear) hearing loss. The audiogram shows an air-bone gap of 10 dB or more.
Misophonia
Having a negative attitude towards sound or certain sounds that may result in uncontrolled anger. Misophonia can be defined as abnormally strong reactions of the autonomic and limbic systems resulting from enhanced connections between the auditory and limbic systems, but do not involve a significant activation of the auditory system. The strength of the person’s […]
Minimum Masking Level (MML)
An audiological test that can be used to measure the effect of sound on tinnitus. The MML is the softest level of sound that makes you unable to hear your tinnitus.
Minimal Auditory Deficiency (MAD)
A hearing loss generally of only 10 to 15 dB below normal. Hearing thresholds are between 20 and 35 dB. Basically equivalent to a slight to mild hearing loss.
Mini-Canal Hearing Aid
A hearing aid that is between a CIC and canal aid in size.
Mild Hearing Loss
A hearing loss ranging between 26 and 40 decibels (dB).