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Noun: hyperacusia  ,hI-pu-ru'kyoo-zhu
  1. Increased sensitivity to everyday sounds, often causing discomfort or pain
    "Her hyperacusia made busy restaurants unbearable";
    - hyperacusis, auditory hyperesthesia

Type of: hearing disorder, hearing impairment

Encyclopedia: Hyperacusia