Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hyperacusis?

A. hyper (under) + acusis (sound) = inability to hear sound
B. hyper (over) + acusis (sound) = oversensitivity to sound
C. hyper (under) + acusis (hearing condition) = hard of hearing
D. hyper (over) + acusis (hearing condition) = excessively sensitive hearing
E. hyper (over) + acusis (vision condition) = excessively sensitive vision


Answer: D

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