deafness

US /ˈdef.nəs/
UK /ˈdef.nəs/
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1.

the condition of being unable to hear, either completely or partly

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She has suffered from partial deafness since childhood.
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The new technology aims to help people with severe deafness.
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hearing lossanacusishard of hearing
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deaf(as) deaf as a postturn a deaf earfall on deaf ears