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