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otosclerosis: see deafness deafness, partial or total lack of hearing. It may be present at birth (congenital) or may be acquired at any age thereafter. A person who cannot detect sound at an amplitude of 20 decibels in a frequency range of from 800 to 1,800 vibrations per second is said to be ..... Click the link for more information. . otosclerosis [¦ōd·ō·sklə′rō·səs] (medicine) Sclerosis of the inner ear, causing a progressive increase in deafness. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The diagnosis of otosclerosis was confirmed at surgery, and a total stapedectomy was performed. Many diagnoses are presented, including vascular compromise, bilateral vestibular loss, cervical vertigo, endolymphatic hydrops, benign paroxysmal vertigo, nystagmus, perilymph fistula, and otosclerosis. Most commonly, it is the result of head injury, ototoxic medications, bilateral vestibular schwannomas (NF2), noise exposure, Meniere's syndrome, cochlear otosclerosis, or presbycusis. |
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