paracusia willisii
A clinical symptom observed in patients suffering from bilateral conductive deafness…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.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
Origin
Named after Thomas Willis, a founder of the Royal Society and anatomist in 1672.Named after Thomas Willis, a founder of the Royal Society and anatomist in 1672.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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