Meaning of the word sensorineural in English

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sensorineural

US /ˌsen.sər.iˈnʊr.əl/
UK /ˌsen.sər.iˈnjʊə.rəl/

Adjective

relating to or involving both sensory and neural elements

Example:
Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.
The doctor diagnosed a sensorineural problem affecting her balance.