Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 12

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A genetic condition inherited in an autosomal recessive caused by mutation(s) in the CDH23 gene, encoding cadherin-23, characterized by progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Mutation(s) in the CDH23 gene may also cause Usher syndrome 1D.

**Synonyms:** - DFNB12