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paracusis

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[par-uh-kyoo-sis] / ˌpær əˈkyu sɪs /
Also paracusia

noun

Pathology.

  1. defective hearing.

Other Word Forms

  • paracusic adjective

Etymology

Origin of paracusis

1650–60; par- + Greek ákousis hearing; acoustic, -sis

Example Sentences

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If words spoken are incorrectly heard on account of acquired defects of the peripheral ear, the patient mis-hears, and the abnormal condition is called paracusis.

From The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX. by Preyer, William T.

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