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Hyperacusis

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Hyperacusis

Definition:
A condition characterized by an inability to tolerate, or over-sensitivity to, sounds of moderate loudness encountered in daily life.

It is also spelled hyperacousis.

Other resources:
Hyperacusis (Wikipedia)




Posted: Saturday, October 17, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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