noise-induced permanent threshold shift
11.53 noise-induced permanent threshold shift. Permanent hearing loss resulting from noise exposure. Abbreviation, NIPTS.
noise-induced temporary threshold shift
11.52 noise-induced temporary threshold shift. Temporary hearing loss occurring as a result of noise exposure. Abbreviation NITTS.
acoustical trauma
11.51 acoustical trauma. Ear injury caused by a sudden and intense acoustic stimulus that causes a degree of permanent or temporary hearing loss, or both.
downward masking
11.50 remote masking; downward masking. Phenomenon in which an intense band of noise raises the threshold of hearing for sounds lower in frequency than that of the noise.
remote masking
11.50 remote masking; downward masking. Phenomenon in which an intense band of noise raises the threshold of hearing for sounds lower in frequency than that of the noise.