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sensorineural

UK //ˌsen.sər.iˈnjʊə.rəl//US //ˌsen.sɚ.iˈnʊr.əl//

词源

组合词,源自'sensory'(感觉的) + 'neural'(神经的),1950年代首次使用。

adjective

❶ 指与感觉神经相关的,通常用于描述听力或平衡功能中涉及内耳和听觉神经的损伤或疾病。

“Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.”

(感音神经性耳聋是由内耳或听觉神经受损引起的。)

“The patient was diagnosed with sensorineural deafness after the hearing test.”

(患者在听力测试后被诊断为感音神经性耳聋。)

同义词:neurosensory, cochlear, auditory

常见短语

sensorineural hearing loss — 指由于内耳或听觉神经受损导致的听力下降,区别于传导性听力损失。

“People with sensorineural hearing loss may benefit from hearing aids.”

(感音神经性听力损失患者可能会从助听器中受益。)