Which of the following pathological conditions is the total absence of hearing?
A) anacusis
B) otitis media
C) otosclerosis
D) labyrinthitis
A) anacusis
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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