presbycusis
noun
pres·by·cu·sis
ˌprez-bi-ˈkyü-səs, ˌpres- 
plural presbycuses
-ˌsēz
: a lessening of hearing acuteness resulting from degenerative changes in the ear that occur especially in old age
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“Presbycusis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/presbycusis. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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