Clinical Diagnosis · Sensory System · Medium
Labyrinthitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the inner ear causing vertigo, nausea and often hearing loss, usually after a viral infection.
In practice: After a cold she developed severe vertigo and hearing loss from labyrinthitis.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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