Ménière's disease

English

Etymology

Named after French physician Prosper Ménière (1799–1862).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/, /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/

Noun

Ménière's disease (uncountable)

  1. A disorder of the inner ear, caused by lymphatic channel dilation and characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear.

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