Acoustic shock
noun
a condition characterized by dizziness and partial hearing loss suffered by some people exposed to sudden loud noises over telephone or radio headsets; -ssociated esp with workers in call centres
noun
a complaint of damaged hearing as a result of telephone workers wearing headphones or earphones being subjected to excessive, continuous, or high-pitched noise
examples
call centers are triggering complaints of a new work-related injury – acoustic shock.
usage note
medicine
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