palinacousis

English

Alternative forms

• palinacusis

Etymology

Ancient Greek πάλιν (pálin, “again”) + ἄκουσις (ákousis, “hearing”).

Noun

palinacousis (uncountable)

1. An auditory form of perseveration: continuing to hear a sound after the physical noise has disappeared.

   Palinacousis is often associated with lesions of the temporal lobe.