EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
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Author: Johnson
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Deafness is the loss of hearing. This is caused by a damage of cells in the ear. It is of two kinds nerve deafness and conduction deafness. Conduction deafness is the damage of the tympanic membrane or the bones of the middle of the ear.
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