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conduction deafness

conduction deafness

loss of hearing due to a disorder in the structures that transmit sound to the cochlea. The cause may be an injury or disease that interferes with the normal functioning of the ossicles. Also called conductive deafness. Compare central deafness; sensorineural deafness. See air–bone gap.

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