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normal hearing; acusis
The ability to perceive sound normally.
Vowel sounds are low frequency sound perception (300-1000 Hz)
Consonant sounds are high frequency sound perception (1000-4000 Hz)
Normal hearing threshold is ~ 20-30 decibels depending upon frequency of the sound
Related
age-associated changes in hearing
hearing loss (hearing impairment, hard of hearing, HOH)
General
hearing; audition
References
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition
Parada JT et al (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2010