Bradyacousia

/ˌbrædɪəˈkaʊʒə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition involving dullness or reduced sharpness of hearing.

Etymology

From Greek 'bradys' (slow/dull) + 'akousis' (hearing), literally 'dull hearing'; it's a scientific term combining ancient Greek medical terminology.

Kelly Says

Bradyacousia is such a specific medical term that most patients experiencing it don't know the name—their doctors might simply say 'hearing loss,' but the 'brady-' prefix is shared with dozens of other medical conditions that all mean something is happening slowly or with reduced function.

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