Introduction: Defining Paracusia Paracusia is a formal term utilized within otology and clinical psychology to describe any abnormal or irregular perception of sound that is not classified as primary deafness. While the clinical usage of the term has evolved over time, historically and conceptually, paracusia encompasses a variety of dysfunctions related to the quality and […]
Functional Deafness: A Psychosomatic Phenomenon The Core Definition of Functional Deafness Functional deafness, sometimes referred to clinically as non-organic hearing loss or psychogenic deafness, is a specialized term describing the loss or reduction of hearing acuity that is not associated with any known structural abnormality, physiological damage, or measurable disease within the auditory system. This […]