meta. 1  Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of meter. 2  First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of meter. 3  Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of meter. 4  Third-person singular (Ã©l, ella, also used with usted) present subjunctive form of meter.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Permanent hearing loss occurs when inner ear nerves become damaged and do not properly transmit their signals to the brain. Those who suffer from this condition may complain that people seem to mumble or that they hear, but do not understand, what is being said. The aging process is a very common cause of sensorineural hearing loss. As we get older, the inner ear nerves and sensory cells gradually die.
James E. Foy, DO, an osteopathic pediatrician from Vallejo, California, explains what you can do to minimize your childâs risk of hearing loss. Listening through headphones at a high volume for extended periods of time can result in lifelong hearing loss for children and teens, says Dr. Foy. Even a mild hearing loss due to excessive noise could lead to developmental delays in speech and language..