Description

Bilateral hearing loss refers to a condition where an individual experiences a reduction in hearing ability in both ears. This can result from various factors, including age, noise exposure, or medical conditions affecting the auditory system.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe their condition using terms like 'pérdida de audición' or 'sordera', which are more colloquial. It is important to maintain the formal terminology 'pérdida auditiva bilateral' in clinical settings to ensure clarity and precision.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with hearing loss, bilateral, after the audiometric evaluation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con pérdida auditiva bilateral tras la evaluación audiométrica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'bilateral' with 'unilateral'; misinterpreting 'pérdida auditiva' as 'sordera'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.