Definition of "hyperacusis" []

• A heightened sensitivity to some sounds (noun)

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• "Noise-induced hearing loss is often accompanied by hyperacusis, which is a reduced tolerance to elevated levels of sound."
• "It can also be known as Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome 4S or hyperacusis."
• "SPIEGEL: You see, people with Williams have something called hyperacusis."