paracusia willisii

noun

A clinical symptom observed in patients suffering from bilateral conductive deafness involving a sensation wherein it is possible to hear more easily in the midst of a noisy environment rather than in a relatively quiet one.

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Meanings

nounparacusia willisii (uncountable)
  1. uncountableotolaryngologymedicineA clinical symptom observed in patients suffering from bilateral conductive deafness involving a sensation wherein it is possible to hear more easily in the midst of a noisy environment rather than in a relatively quiet one.

Origin

Named after Thomas Willis, a founder of the Royal Society and anatomist in 1672.

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