Presbycusis

Gradual bilateral hearing loss associated with aging that is due to progressive degeneration of cochlear structures and central auditory pathways. Hearing loss usually begins with the high frequencies then progresses to sounds of middle and low frequencies.

Year introduced: 1991(1972)

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Tree Number(s): C09.218.458.341.887.772, C10.597.751.418.341.887.772, C23.888.592.763.393.341.887.772

MeSH Unique ID: D011304

Entry Terms:

• Presbycuses

Previous Indexing:

• Deafness (1966-1971)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Ear Diseases
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Presbycusis

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Sensation Disorders
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Presbycusis

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Sensation Disorders
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
Presbycusis