What type of hearing loss is indicated

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Given this scenario: A patient has a Word Recognition score of 100%, bilaterally, with a spondee threshold of 5 dB HL for the right ear and 0 dB HL for the left ear, respectively. He has normal middle ear function with a Type A tympanogram and normal acoustic reflexes for both ears. He has normal OAE findings which is showing good cochlear outer hair cell function, bilaterally. However, he displays a pure tone threshold average indicative of a moderately severe hearing loss in the right ear and a moderate hearing loss in the left. What type of hearing loss is indicated?

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