The term that most accurately describes Stuart's condition is profound deafness. This term refers to a severe level of hearing impairment, which aligns with his complete inability to perceive sound due to mumps contracted during childhood.
he "mumps" was a common childhood illness before vaccination started in the United States in 1967. Stuart was born in 1940 and never received a vaccination. He ended up contracting mumps as a child and, as a result, is completely unable to perceive any sound through his ears. Which of the following terms most accurately describes Stuart's condition?
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late-deafened
late-deafened
oral deaf
oral deaf
profound deafness
profound deafness
manual deaf
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