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Term: Acousma

Description:

Acousma refers to an auditory perception that is experienced without the presence of any external sounds. It is often characterized by hearing sounds or voices that cannot be attributed to any discernible source, either due to a medical condition or as a result of psychological factors.

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: A subjective auditory sensation occurring without an external stimulus, often associated with certain medical or psychological conditions.

Example sentence: The patient reported experiencing acousma, hearing faint whispers throughout the day, despite being in complete silence.

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Verb:

Sense 1: To perceive or imagine auditory sensations that do not have a real external source.

Example sentence: In his delirium, he would often acousma unfamiliar sounds, believing he was hearing distant music and voices.

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Adjective:

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characterized by acousma.

Example sentence: The acousma experience left her feeling uneasy and uncertain, as she struggled to determine if the sounds were real or just a figment of her imagination.

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