Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Hyperacusis

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Hearing that is overly sensitive to noise or loud sounds
Prefix and definition: hyper-, “excessive, abnormally high, above”
Suffix and definition: -acusis, “condition of hearing”

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