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Ménière's syndrome

American  
[meyn-yairz] / meɪnˈyɛərz /

noun

Pathology.

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

Ménière's syndrome British  
/ meɪnˈjɛəz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Ménière's syndrome

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

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Perhaps she could relate; losing her hearing in her early 20s because of Ménière’s syndrome must have limited her ability to communicate, although she was apparently an accomplished lip-reader.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2010

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