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Definition of Central auditory processing disorder
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Central auditory processing disorder: A neurological disorder in which a person has difficulty properly interpreting sounds received by the ears, particularly the phonemes of speech. Abbreviated CAPD. CAPD can result in difficulties with attention, speech production, and reading.