tinnitus

noun

tin·ni·tus | \ ˈti-nə-təs

, tə-ˈnī-təs\

Definition of tinnitus

: 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

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Scientists aren’t exactly sure how to explain tinnitus. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Is Tinnitus?," 30 Jan. 2019 Sound therapy can help with objective and subjective tinnitus. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Is Tinnitus?," 30 Jan. 2019 The substance can be used medically to treat tinnitus, dizziness and chest pain. — Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, "US swim nationals set to go on without banned Lochte," 24 July 2018 Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disorder that produces feelings of vertigo, as well as tinnitus (or ringing) and hearing loss. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "Huey Lewis Opens Up About Sudden Hearing Loss: 'I Haven't Come to Grips with the Fact That I May Never Sing Again'," 7 May 2018 The affected personnel exhibited several health problems that resemble those caused by mild brain trauma such as a concussion, including sharp ear pain, dull headaches, tinnitus, vertigo, disorientation, nausea and extreme fatigue. — Gardiner Harris, New York Times, "25th Person at U.S. Embassy in Cuba Is Mysteriously Sickened," 21 June 2018 But foam isn’t great in all cases (like for people with tinnitus), and a $50 noise machine might not be worth much if there’s ungodly snoring happening right beside you. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Bose’s new $250 Sleepbuds play soothing sounds instead of music," 20 June 2018 These symptoms are due to a condition called tinnitus. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Protect your ears: you might not realize what’s hurting them," 19 June 2018 Symptoms to be attentive for include dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, fatigue, cognitive issues, visual problems, ear complaints and hearing loss, and difficulty sleeping. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "US pulls two more from Cuba amid puzzling health cases now affecting China," 11 June 2018

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tinnitus

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tinnitus

medical : a condition that causes you to hear ringing or roaring sounds that only you can hear

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tinnitus

noun

tin·ni·tus | \ ˈtin-ət-əs

, ti-ˈnīt-əs

Medical Definition of tinnitus

: a sensation of noise (as a ringing or roaring) that is caused by a bodily condition (as a disturbance of the auditory nerve or wax in the ear) and typically is of the subjective form which can only be heard by the one affected