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Acoustic neuroma refers to the progressively enlarging, benign tumor within the auditory canal arising from Schwann cells of the VIIIth cranial nerve.
Acoustic shadow refers to the shadow created by the head that decreases the level of high-frequency sounds on the opposite side of the head. The acoustic shadow is the basis of the localization cue of interaural level difference.
In the psychology context, an acquaintance refers to a person known to someone, but usually not a close friend. The Relationship is characterized by limited personal knowledge of each other and typically involves interactions that are superficial or based on specific roles or contexts, such as a coworker with whom one does not interact outside of work or a neighbor one speaks to occasionally. Acquaintances can play various roles in an individual's social network, offering different degrees of social support, information, and connectivity to broader social circles.