tinnitus

noun

tin·​ni·​tus ˈti-nə-təs How to pronounce tinnitus (audio) tə-ˈnī-təs How to pronounce tinnitus (audio)
: a sensation of noise (such as a ringing or roaring) that is typically caused by a bodily condition (such as a disturbance of the auditory nerve or wax in the ear) and usually is of the subjective form which can only be heard by the one affected

Examples of tinnitus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a statement, Remy reflected on all the hard work and tinnitus of life on the road. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2023 People who suffer from debilitating tinnitus often struggle to sleep and feel anxious or depressed, according to the study. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2023 So far, 46 U.S. service members have been identified as having signs of traumatic brain injuries, or minor wounds such as perforated eardrums, tinnitus and rolled ankles, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Matt Seyler, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2023 The exact mechanisms that lead to tinnitus are not fully understood, which makes finding a definitive cure or treatment challenging. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023 With ongoing research and development in the CBD industry, a multitude of products flood the market, each claiming to be the best in alleviating tinnitus symptoms. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023 The participants’ tinnitus was perceived as only half as loud on average after phase one. Anton Benz, Scientific American, 13 July 2023 After the first phase, the tinnitus in the experimental group was already reduced significantly, and the treatment provided meaningful clinical benefits. Anton Benz, Scientific American, 13 July 2023 Significantly more people first developed tinnitus after the first dose of the vaccine, compared with the second. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, ringing, tinnitus, from tinnire to ring, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tinnitus was in 1843

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Cite this Entry

“Tinnitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinnitus. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

tinnitus

noun
tin·​ni·​tus ˈtin-ət-əs How to pronounce tinnitus (audio) ti-ˈnīt-əs How to pronounce tinnitus (audio)
: a sensation of noise (as a ringing or roaring) that is typically caused by a bodily condition (as a disturbance of the auditory nerve or wax in the ear) and usually is of the subjective form which can only be heard by the one affected

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