Definitions

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  • noun An induction loop designed to assist users of hearing aids.

Etymologies

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From telephone coil.

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Examples

  • And that signal can be picked up either by a portable receiver and headset or, more commonly, by an inexpensive little magnetic sensor called a telecoil that's tucked inside one's hearing aid or cochlear implant.

    Helping Those With Hearing Loss Get In The Loop 2010

  • The signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver called a telecoil that is built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants.

    NYT > Home Page By JANE E. BRODY 2012

  • The signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver called a telecoil that is built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants.

    NYT > Home Page By JANE E. BRODY 2012

  • The signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver called a telecoil that is built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants.

    NYT > Home Page By JANE E. BRODY 2012

  • The signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver called a telecoil that is built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants.

    The Seattle Times 2012

  • The signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver called a telecoil that is built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants.

    NYT > Home Page By JANE E. BRODY 2012

  • This technology, also referred to as telecoil T switches, makes it easier to hear when talking on the telephone.

    All MayoClinic.com Topics 2009

  • Dr. MYERS: Oh, and what a huge difference for anybody with hearing aids who really has hearing needs, because as I've waited for my delayed flights in Grand Rapids airport, I just activate my telecoil, and they become in-the-ear loudspeakers.

    Helping Those With Hearing Loss Get In The Loop 2010

  • And these hearing-aid compatible phones allow me to turn on a telecoil in one of my hearing aids, put this phone up - the hearing aid now becomes an ear plug, and it receives a stronger, clearer signal.

    Helping Those With Hearing Loss Get In The Loop 2010

  • It hooks onto the bottom of any BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid that can be attached to a direct audio input boot and with any hearing aid that has a switchable telecoil.

    Health Mailbox 2008

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