Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryOtorhinolaryngology
Deafness
Deafness
Disease overview
The ear is divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Some factors affecting the conduction of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear can lead to deafness.
Deafness is a general term fo...
Detailed description
The ear is divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Some factors affecting the conduction of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear can lead to deafness.
Deafness is a general term for varying degrees of hearing impairment caused by organic or functional lesions in the auditory conduction pathway. According to the site of the lesion, it can be divided into conductive deafness, sensorineural deafness, and mixed deafness.
Deafness is one of the important issues affecting human quality of life and leading to lifelong disability.
Disease information
Disease name
Deafness
English name
Deafness
Category
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Subcategory
Otorhinolaryngology
Related departments
Otorhinolaryngology
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