postlingual

adjective

post·​lin·​gual -ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl How to pronounce postlingual (audio)
: occurring after an individual has developed the use of language
postlingual deafness
postlingually adverb

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“Postlingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/postlingual. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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