The old (and very misleading) term for sensorineural hearing loss. In actual fact, there is very little true nerve deafness. (See Sensorineural Hearing Loss.)

A medical doctor whose specialty is problems of the peripheral and central nervous systems, and their connection to the senses.

An otologist who specializes in the nervous system related to the auditory (hearing)  and vestibular (balance) systems.

A program in place in many hospitals that allows a child’s hearing to be evaluated immediately after the baby is born.

see Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.

Physically, the production of random, erratic sound waves. Psychologically, any unwanted sound.