nière's disease

noun

Mé·​nière's disease mən-ˈyerz- How to pronounce Ménière's disease (audio)
ˈmen-yərz-
variants or less commonly Ménière's syndrome
: a disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear that is marked by recurrent attacks of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss

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Endolymphatic sac shunting: People with Meniere's disease have fluid build-up in the inner ear that can lead to tinnitus, dizziness, and hearing issues. Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024 Back in 2020, Jessie shared a series of videos to Instagram Stories about being hospitalized for Meniere's disease — an inner-ear condition that can cause vertigo — which left her deaf in one ear and unable to walk properly. Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 July 2024 In December 2020, Jessie was hospitalized after being struck with Meniere's disease, which left her temporarily deaf and unable to walk. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

Prosper Ménière †1862 French physician

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ménière's disease was in 1871

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“Ménière's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/M%C3%A9ni%C3%A8re%27s%20disease. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

nière's disease

noun
Mé·​nière's disease
mən-ˈye(ə)rz-, ˈmen-yərz-
: a disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear that is marked by recurrent attacks of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss

called also Ménière's syndrome

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