Ménière's syndrome

[meyn-yairz]

noun

Pathology.

1. a disease of the labyrinth of the ear, characterized by deafness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and nausea.

Ménière's syndrome

/ meɪnˈjɛəz /

noun

1. a disorder of the inner ear characterized by a ringing or buzzing in the ear, dizziness, and impaired hearing

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ménière's syndrome¹

1935–40; named after Prosper Ménière (1799–1862), French physician

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ménière's syndrome¹

C19: named after Prosper Ménière (1799–1862), French physician