hyperacusis
English
editEtymology
editFrom hyper- + Ancient Greek ἄκουσις (ákousis, “hearing”).
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs/
Noun
edithyperacusis (uncountable)
- (medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.
Related terms
editTranslations
editheightened sensitivity to some sounds
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