acoustic trauma

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acoustic trauma,

a sudden loss of hearing, partial or complete, caused by an extremely loud noise, a severe blow to the head, or other trauma. The greatest loss of hearing occurs at 4000 Hz. It may be temporary or permanent. Compare noise-induced hearing loss.

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