Acquired deafness: The loss of hearing that occurs or develops some time during a person's life but was not present at birth.
Acquired deafness contrasts to congenital deafness which is present at birth.
The distinction between acquired and congenital deafness specifies only the time that the deafness appears. It does not specify whether the cause of the deafness is genetic (inherited).
Acquired deafness may or may not be genetic. For example, it may be a manifestation of a delayed-onset form of genetic deafness. Or acquired deafness may be due to damage to the ear from noise.
Congenital deafness similarly may or may not be genetic. For example, it may be associated with a white forelock and be caused by a genetic disease called Waardenburg syndrome. Or congenital deafness may be due to something such as the rubella virus to which the mother was exposed during pregnancy.
Acquired deafness: The loss of hearing that occurs or develops some time during a person's life but was not present at birth. Acquired deafness contrasts to congenital ...
Note: this information is oriented to adults. Granted, some ‘deafened adults’ were deafened as older children. (Aren’t some of us still ...
Definition of acquired deafness. ... Acquired Deafness. By Jamie Berke, About.com Guide. Updated August 03, 2011
Acquired Deafness. Lifestyle, fitness & health information about Acquired Deafness. What Are the Treatments for Ataxia Resulting From a Stroke?, Types of Hearing Problems ...
Coping with deafness and hearing loss, whether sudden or gradually increasing, can be very difficult. Here are some thoughts on adjusting to new levels of hearing.