The amplified electric impulses are then reconverted by a receiver to be presented to the impaired ear. Hearing Aid Specialist - A licensed hearing care professional, who specializes in the fitting of hearing aids. This type of deafness is often responsive to medical or surgical treatment. This may be caused by the natural aging process, or degeneration of the nerves leading from the inner ear to the brain. The point where the wave reaches its maximum amplitude is the point where the frequency of the sound is detected.
Frequencies are highest toward the oval window and lowest toward the apex of the cochlea .
Hysterical Deafness - nonorganic or functional hearing loss sometimes unconsciously developed as a psychic protection under conditions of severe emotional strain. Impressions typically are made using a silicone or audalin material which is plastic for insertion and cures within a few minutes for removal. Inclusion - an educational concept for a child with delays or difficulties in one or more areas, such as hearing loss, speech delay, motor, or cognitive disorders. The greater the intensity of sound, the louder the sound will be. If the word you are looking for is not in this hearing dictionary then you might want to ask Ms Ears .