umls-concept:C0018777 | skos:definition | MSH: Hearing loss due to interference with the mechanical reception or amplification of sound to the COCHLEA. The interference is in the outer or middle ear involving the EAR CANAL; TYMPANIC MEMBRANE; or EAR OSSICLES.,CSP: involves lesions of the external and middle ear resulting in malconduction of airborne sound.,NCI: Hearing loss caused by a problem in the outer ear or middle ear. Conductive losses usually affect all frequencies to the same degree. These losses are not usually severe. | lld:umls |