hearing aid

noun

plural hearing aids

: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with hearing loss

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However, studies have found mixed results and often use a combination of ginkgo biloba and treatments like hearing aids. —

Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024 Beyond this, aging issues associated with hearing aids may be another reason why people decline them. —

Justin Klawans, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, other studies suggest that using hearing aids may reduce the frequency or severity of those health problems in older adults as well as possibly lead to a longer life. —

Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024 In 2022, the FDA approved the sale of hearing aids over the counter — a major change that broadened access significantly. —

Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hearing aid