Perceptual Consequences of “Hidden” Hearing Loss
Dramatic results from recent animal experiments show that noise exposure can cause a selective loss of high-threshold auditory nerve fibers without affecting absolute sensitivity permanently. This cochlear neuropathy has been described as hidden hearing loss, as it is not thought to be detectable us...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Trends in Hearing |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2331216514550621 |