hyperacusis

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Etymology

From hyper- +‎ Ancient Greek ἄκουσις (ákousis, hearing).

Pronunciation

Noun

hyperacusis (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.

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