Tinnitus is defined as:

a. thick, dry cerumen in the auditory canal
b. a buzzing, clicking, or ringing in the ear
c. stiffening of the tympanic membrane
d. atrophy of the organ of Corti


ANS: B
Tinnitus is defined as a buzzing, clicking, or ringing in the ear. Thick, dry cerumen in the auditory canal, stiffening of the tympanic membrane, and atrophy of the organ of Corti are all causes of hearing loss in older adults, but they are not the definition of tinnitus.

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