deafblindness

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Etymology

From deafblind +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/

Noun

deafblindness (uncountable)

  1. The medical condition of being both deaf and blind.
    • Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Rights of access,facilities,services and premises (2002) p. 68.
      Account should also be taken of people with multiple communication disabilities, such as deafblindness or combined speech and hearing disabilities.

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