Dictionary
hear•ing-im•paired
Pronunciation: (hēr'ing im-pârd"), [key]—
adj.
having reduced or deficient hearing ability; hard-of-hearing:
special programs for hearing-impaired persons.
—
n.
(used with a pl. v.) hearing-impaired persons collectively (usually prec. by
the).
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