dysacusis

noun

dys·​acu·​sis
variants also dysacousis
plural dysacuses also dysacouses -ˌsēz How to pronounce dysacusis (audio)
: a condition in which ordinary sounds produce discomfort or pain

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“Dysacusis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dysacusis. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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