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.
A common condition that results in hearing loss is chronic ear infections. Certain infections during pregnancy such as syphilis and rubella may also cause hearing loss. Hearing loss is diagnosed when hearing testing finds that a person is unable to hear 25 decibels in at least one ear. Testing for poor hearing is recommended for all newborns.
Each type of hearing loss may have several different causes. Exposure to loud noise is a common cause of both hearing loss and tinnitus. Infections are also a common cause, as are birth defects, genetics and reaction to drugs, especially chemotherapy or drugs used for cancer treatment. Here are the different causes of each type of hearing loss. Causes of sensorineural hearing loss: 1  Aging.  Injury.