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temporary threshold shift

temporary threshold shift Temporary threshold shift is a temporary reduction in sensitivity to sound caused by auditory stimulation, shown as a short-term rise in the level needed to hear sounds.

Temporary threshold shift is a temporary reduction in sensitivity to sound caused by auditory stimulation, shown as a short-term rise in the level needed to hear sounds. It is measured in decibels.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Auditory Fatigue” (D001305).
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