phonophobia

noun

pho·no·pho·bia | \ ˌfō-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə

Definition of phonophobia

1 : an intolerance of or hypersensitivity to sound Migraine is an episodic disorder manifested by headache accompanied by anorexia, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia.— Sid Gilman

2 dated

a : fear of sounds and especially loud, sudden sounds

b : fear of hearing one's own voice

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phonophobic \ ˌfō-nə-ˈfō-bik

\ adjective

During the [migraine] attack, which lasts from hours to a day or more, the patient is frequently photophobic and phonophobic and seeks relief in a quiet dark environment or through sleep. — Jack J. Kanski and Brad Bowling

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phonophobia

noun

pho·no·pho·bia | \ ˌfō-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə

Medical Definition of phonophobia

1 : pathological fear of sound or of speaking aloud

2 : an intolerance or hypersensitivity to sound Migraine is an episodic disorder manifested by headache accompanied by anorexia, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia.— Sid Gilman, The New England Journal of Medicine, 11 June 1992