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RSSTinnitus
Tinnitus is a phenomenon of
the nervous system connected
to the ear, characterised by
perception of a ringing or
beating sound (often
perceived as sinusoidal)
with no external source.
This sound may be a quiet
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Auditory system
The auditory system is the
sensory system for the sense
of hearing. The sound waves
enter the ear canal, a
simple tube (but one which
amplifies sounds that are
between 3 and 12 kHz). At
the far end of the ear canal
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Hearing impairment
A hearing impairment is a
decrease in one's ability to
hear (i.e. perceive auditory
information). While some
cases of hearing loss are
reversible with medical
treatment, many lead to a
permanent disability (often
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Sensory system
A sensory system is a part
of the nervous system
responsible for processing
sensory information. A
sensory system consists of
sensory receptors, neural
pathways, and parts of the
brain involved in sensory
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