Clinical Diagnosis · Sensory System · Hard
Hyperacusis
Meaning: Abnormally heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds.
In practice: Facial nerve palsy can paralyse stapedius, making normal sounds seem painfully loud.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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