The transitional state preceding sleep during which (auditory) hallucinations may occur. (See also Hypnopompic.)

Abnormal hearing sensitivity. Sometimes described as “noise intolerance.” If you have hyperacusis, you now perceive sounds of normal volume as much too loud. In fact, your may perceive them as being painfully loud. Hyperacusis can be caused by exposure to loud sounds, or as a result of taking certain drugs. Hyperacusis can be defined as […]

Hearing loss of a conductive or sensorineural nature.

(HOE-moe-feen) Two or more words that sound differently, but look identical on a person’s lips. For example, pat, bat and mat all look identical on a person’s lips so you cannot tell them apart just by speechreading.

Abbreviation used on the internet for “Hard of Hearing”.

See Hearing Level.