hyperacusis

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Noun hyperacusis has 1 sense

hyperacusis, hyperacusia, auditory hyperesthesia - abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
--₁ is a kind of hearing impairment, hearing disorder

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Term: Hyperacusis

Noun:

Hyperacusis refers to a condition characterized by increased sensitivity to everyday sounds, resulting in discomfort or pain.

Sample Sentence:

After the concert, his hyperacusis made it unbearable for him to tolerate the noise of the city traffic.

Adjective:

A hyperacusis patient may experience hyperacusis-related discomfort from even the softest sounds.

Sample Sentence:

The hyperacusis child had to wear earplugs at school to reduce the sensitivity to classroom noises.

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