Ménière's syndrome

Ménière's syndrome
/mayn yairz"/, Pathol.
a disease of the labyrinth of the ear, characterized by deafness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and nausea. Also called Ménière's disease.
[1935-40; named after Prosper Ménière (1799-1862), French physician]

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