Labyrinthitis

//ˌlæbɪɹɪnˈθaɪtɪs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear. countable, uncountable

    "Some years ago, however, Voltolini described the occurrence of cases which, he believed, were only to be accounted for on the supposition that the symptoms were due to primary labyrinthitis."

  2. 2
    inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting wordnet

Synonyms

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otitis interna

Example

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"Some years ago, however, Voltolini described the occurrence of cases which, he believed, were only to be accounted for on the supposition that the symptoms were due to primary labyrinthitis."

Etymology

From labyrinth + -itis.

Related phrases

inner ear

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