hypoacusis

hypoacusis
SYN: hypacusis.

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hy·po·acu·sis -ə-'k(y)ü-səs n partial loss of hearing called also hypacusis

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hy·po·acu·sis (hi″po-ə-kuґsis) [hypo- + acou- + -sis] slightly diminished auditory sensitivity, with hearing threshold levels above the normal limit so that the impairment is measurable in decibels. Called also hypacusia, hypacusis, and acoustic or auditory hypoesthesia.

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