Gradual loss of hearing that occurs normally as part of the aging process

A) pinna
B) tympanic membrane
C) sensorineural
D) presbycusis
E) tinnitus
F) epistaxis
G) candidiasis
H) malleus
I) incus
J) stapes

Presbycusis

Impairment of acute hearing in old age.

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear, which can occur in one or both ears.

Aging Process

The natural progression of physical, cognitive, and emotional changes in an organism over time, leading to the gradual decline of bodily functions and structure.