Colin was involved in an accident that damaged his left eardrum. Though the injury reduced his ear's capacity to transmit vibrations, a hearing aid greatly improves his ability to hear. Colin has ___________________ deafness.

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Conduction deafness occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear. In Colin's case, the damaged eardrum impairs the transmission of sound, which is characteristic of conduction deafness. Hearing aids can often help with this type of deafness by amplifying sound, allowing it to be conducted more effectively despite the damage.

Colin Was Involved in an Accident That Damaged His Left