anacuses

an·a·cu·sis

[an-uh-kyoo-sis]
noun Medicine/Medical.
total deafness.

Origin:
< Neo-Latin; see an-3, acoustic, -sis

an·a·cu·sic, adjective
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anacusis an·a·cu·sis or an·a·ku·sis (ān'ə-k&oomacr;'sĭs, -ky&oomacr;'-)
n.
Complete deafness.

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Anacuses is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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