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/ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs/ · noun
(medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises..
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Hyperacusis means (medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises..
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