audiogenic

/ˌɔːdi.əˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Causing or relating to seizures or other abnormal electrical activity in the brain caused by sound.

“The child suffered from audiogenic epilepsy, triggered by loud noises.”

2. noun

A type of epilepsy triggered by sound, especially loud noises.

“The patient was diagnosed with audiogenic epilepsy and required special treatment.”

Synonyms

  • auditory epilepsy
  • sound-induced epilepsy

Antonyms

  • sound-insensitive