OBJECTIVE: To develop a clear and meaningful set of definitions of types of hearing impairment. METHOD: A critical analysis was made of previous definitions together with a consideration of current knowledge of functions and dysfunctions of the auditory system. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: A coherent set of definitions compatible with the contemporary understanding of auditory disorders and their perceptual effects is proposed.
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