tinnitus

noun

tin·​ni·​tus ˈti-nə-təs  tə-ˈnī-təs 

: a sensation of noise (such as a ringing or roaring) that is typically caused by a bodily condition (such as a disturbance of the auditory nerve or wax in the ear) and usually is of the subjective form which can only be heard by the one affected

Examples of tinnitus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another change being made is to mental health, sleep apnea, and tinnitus ratings, which will focus more on severity rather than social impact, creating higher ratings for veterans with severe symptoms. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024

This effect may help people reduce tinnitus symptoms. —Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024

The study looked at data from more than 10,000 cases of persistent tinnitus and included only women. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024

According to reports, tensions between the band had been simmering for some time during the tour, with Navarro frustrated by Farrell’s long-winded bantering with the crowd and Farrell unhappy with the onstage sound while battling tinnitus and a sore throat. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, ringing, tinnitus, from tinnire to ring, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

tinnitus

noun

tin·​ni·​tus ˈtin-ət-əs  ti-ˈnīt-əs 

: a sensation of noise (as a ringing or roaring) that is typically caused by a bodily condition (as a disturbance of the auditory nerve or wax in the ear) and usually is of the subjective form which can only be heard by the one affected