hyperacusis
noun /,haɪpərə'kjusɪs/
- Definition
- abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'hyperacusis'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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