paracusia

noun

par·​acu·​sia
ˌparəˈk(y)üzh(ē)ə
variants or paracusis
-üsə̇s
plural paracusias
-üzh(ē)əz
or paracuses
-üˌsēz
: a disorder in the sense of hearing
paracusic
¦⸗⸗¦k(y)üzik
-üsik
adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin from para- entry 1 + -acusia or Greek akousis hearing

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“Paracusia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paracusia. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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