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hyperacusia

/ˌhaɪ.pər.əˈkjuː.ʒə/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌhaɪ.pər.əˈkjuː.ʒə/

uncountable

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to everyday sounds, often resulting from increased irritability of the auditory neural mechanism.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальной чувствительностью к повседневным звукам, часто возникающее из-за повышенной раздражительности слухового нейронного механизма.
  1. Abnormal hearing sensitivity C2 formal medical

    A condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to certain frequencies and volumes of sound, often causing discomfort or pain from everyday noises.

    • Patients with hyperacusia often find the sound of running water unbearable.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with hyperacusia after she complained of pain from normal conversation.
    • Wearing earplugs in quiet environments can help manage hyperacusia symptoms.

    🇷🇺Повышенная слуховая чувствительность

    Synonyms: hyperacusis