tinnitus
noun
tin·ni·tus
ˈti-nə-təs 
tə-ˈnī-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
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Perry had been suffering from tinnitus and a sore throat every night.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension typically experience headaches and vision changes, tinnitus or eye pain.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
For some people, this might show up as tinnitus — an awful internal ringing or buzzing noise — or even hearing loss.
—Avital Norman Nathman, Flow Space, 10 July 2024
Those with tinnitus are also more likely to have anxiety or depression.
—Zach Dyer, NPR, 26 June 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension typically experience headaches and vision changes, tinnitus or eye pain.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
For some people, this might show up as tinnitus — an awful internal ringing or buzzing noise — or even hearing loss.
—Avital Norman Nathman, Flow Space, 10 July 2024
Those with tinnitus are also more likely to have anxiety or depression.
—Zach Dyer, NPR, 26 June 2024
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“Tinnitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinnitus. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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tinnitus
noun
tin·ni·tus
ˈtin-ət-əs
ti-ˈnīt-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
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