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Definition of Hearing aid

1. Noun. An electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing.

2. Noun. A conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person.

Definition of Hearing aid

1. Noun. A device used to help the hard of hearing to hear sounds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hearing aid

1. An electronic amplifying device designed to bring sound more effectively into the ear; it consists of a microphone, amplifier, and receiver. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hearing Aid

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hearies heariness hearing hearing(a) hearing-impaired hearing aid (current term) hearing aids hearing disorder hearing dog hearing examiner

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Literary usage of Hearing aid

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"hearing aids The purpose of a hearing aid is to amplify sounds so they become ... The main components of a hearing aid are die microphone, the amplifier, ..."

2. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age PagesMedical (1993)
"This advice, which is part of your hearing aid evaluation, ... The most costly hearing aid may not be the best for you while the one selling for less may ..."

3. Adaag Manual: A Guide to the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility edited by Evan Terry, Evan Terry Associates (1998)
"Enclosures with a bottom edge that is within 27 inches from the floor or ground are detectable by cane. T~ hearing aid Compatible and Volume Control ..."

4. Texas Medicaid in Perspectiveby Anne Dunkelberg by Anne Dunkelberg (1995)
"(CHALP) - hearing aid services are available to EPSDT clients (under ... hearing aid services must be prior authorized and be provided by one of the centers ..."

5. Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Receiver: Self-contained induction receiver or personal hearing aid with telecoil ... Receiver: With personal hearing aid via DAI or induction neck-loop and ..."

6. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of ...edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1996)
"Can you hear well enough (,with a hearing aid if necessary,) to use the telephone? YES 1 •O 2 REFUSED -7 DOH'T ..."

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