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

Type of: hearing disorder, hearing impairment

Encyclopedia: Hyperacusis