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labyrinthitis

[ lab-uh-rin-thahy-tis ]

noun

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

labyrinthitis

/ ˌlæbərɪnˈθaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the inner ear, causing loss of balance, vertigo, and vomiting Also calledotitis interna

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Word History and Origins

Origin of labyrinthitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1910–15; labyrinth, -itis

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Example Sentences

The most unfavourable are those in which acute suppurative labyrinthitis is accompanied by extensive bone disease.

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