profoundly deaf

• Termo médico que descreve uma pessoa com perda auditiva severa ou total, incapaz de perceber som mesmo em alta intensidade. É considerada a forma mais grave de surdez.

A medical term describing a person who has severe or total hearing loss, unable to perceive sound even at high volumes.

1. Complete hearing lossB2formal

   Having a severe or total inability to hear, typically from birth or due to illness or injury.

   Surdez profunda

   • She was born profoundly deaf and uses sign language to communicate.
   • The child is profoundly deaf and benefits from a cochlear implant.
   • Profoundly deaf individuals often rely on visual cues and assistive technology.