paracusis

/ˌparəˈkyoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a person can hear their own voice more clearly in a noisy environment than in a quiet one.

“The patient’s paracusis was a key indicator of her hearing loss.”

Synonyms

  • Lusophone audiometry
  • Paracusis Willisii

Antonyms

  • Hyperacusis