"Hearing thresholds" refers to the quietest sounds a person can hear in different frequencies or pitches. It helps measure the level of hearing sensitivity of an individual.
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- «The recovery of hair cells brought the treated ears to between 50 % and 80 % of their original hearing thresholds,» says Raphael. (newscientist.com)
- Southall et al (2000 JASA)-- Masking in three pinnipeds: Underwater, low - frequency critical ratios Behavioral techniques were used to determine underwater masked hearing thresholds for a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), and a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). (sea-inc.net)
- This intervention leads to a reversible hearing loss, i.e. rise in the hearing threshold of about 50 decibels,» says Kopp - Scheinpflug. (sciencedaily.com)
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