Hemianacusia

/ˌhɛmiˌænəˈkuːziə/ noun

Definition

Partial or complete hearing loss affecting one ear or one side of the head.

Etymology

From 'hemi-' combined with 'anacusia' (from Greek 'an-,' without, and 'akousis,' hearing). Medical terminology for unilateral deafness.

Kelly Says

Our hearing works in stereo like a speaker system—lose sound from one side and your brain can't tell which direction sounds come from, affecting balance and spatial awareness in surprising ways!

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