labyrinthitis

[ lab-uh-rin-thahy-tis ]
/ ˌlæb ə rɪnˈθaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the inner ear, or labyrinth, characterized by dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances.
Also called otitis interna.

Origin of labyrinthitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1910–15; see origin at labyrinth, -itis

Words nearby labyrinthitis

labyrinthine angiospasm, labyrinthine fluid, labyrinthine nystagmus, labyrinthine vein, labyrinthine vertigo, labyrinthitis, labyrinthodont, labyrinthotomy, lac, lac insect, lacan

British Dictionary definitions for labyrinthitis

labyrinthitis
/ (ˌlæbərɪnˈθaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the inner ear, causing loss of balance, vertigo, and vomiting Also called: otitis interna

Medical definitions for labyrinthitis

labyrinthitis
[ lăb′ə-rĭn-thī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the inner ear, sometimes accompanied by vertigo. otitis interna