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