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Deaf-mutism

The condition of being a deaf-mute.

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Deafness 76% connected

Incapacity of perceiving sounds; the state of the organs which prevents the impression which constitute hearing; want of the sense of hearing.

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Muteness 76% connected

The quality or state of being mute; speechlessness.

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Mutism 76% connected

The condition, state, or habit of being mute, or without speech.

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Deaf-mute 74% connected

A person who is deaf and dumb; one who, through deprivation or defect of hearing, has either failed the acquire the power of speech, or has lost it.

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Deaf-mute 74% connected

A person who is deaf and dumb; one who, through deprivation or defect of hearing, has either failed the acquire the power of speech, or has lost it.

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