Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cacophthalmia

👉 Cacophthalmia is a term used to describe the phenomenon where an individual's hearing is impaired by the sound of other sounds in their environment. This can occur when there are loud noises or sounds that are not naturally associated with hearing, such as high-pitched sounds or noise from machinery. The term "cacophony" comes from the Greek word "kaká," which means "noisy" or "empty." In this context, cacophthalmia refers to a situation where

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