labyrinthitis

[ lab-uh-rin-thahy-tis ]

nounPathology.
  1. inflammation of the inner ear, or labyrinth, characterized by dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances.

Origin of labyrinthitis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1910–15; see origin at labyrinth, -itis

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British Dictionary definitions for labyrinthitis

labyrinthitis

/ (ˌlæbərɪnˈθaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the inner ear, causing loss of balance, vertigo, and vomiting: Also called: otitis interna

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