Which of the following pathological conditions is the total absence of hearing?

A) anacusis
B) otitis media
C) otosclerosis
D) labyrinthitis


A
Explanation: Anacusis is the total absence of hearing. Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. Otosclerosis is the loss of mobility of the stapes bone. Labyrinthitis is also referred to as an inner ear infection.

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