Definitions for tinnitus
tɪˈnaɪ təs, ˈtɪn ɪ-tin·ni·tus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. tinnitusnoun

   a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease

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1. tinnitusnoun

   The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

2. Etymology: From tinnitus.

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1. Tinnitus

   Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no corresponding external sound is present. Nearly everyone experiences a faint "normal tinnitus" in a completely quiet room; but it is of concern only if it is bothersome, interferes with normal hearing, or is associated with other problems. While often described as a ringing, it may also sound like a clicking, buzzing, hissing or roaring. It may be soft or loud, low- or high-pitched, and may seem to come from one or both ears or from the head itself. In some people, it may interfere with concentration, and in some cases is associated with anxiety and depression.Tinnitus is usually associated with a degree of hearing loss and decreased comprehension of speech in noisy environments. It is common, affecting about 10–15% of people. Most, however, tolerate it well, and it is a significant problem in only 1–2% of all people. It can trigger a fight-or-flight response, as the brain may perceive it as dangerous and important. The word tinnitus comes from the Latin tinnire, "to ring".Rather than a disease, tinnitus is a symptom that may result from various underlying causes and may be generated at any level of the auditory system and structures beyond that system. The most common causes are hearing damage, noise-induced hearing loss or age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis. Other causes include ear infections, disease of the heart or blood vessels, Ménière's disease, brain tumors, acoustic neuromas (tumors on the auditory nerves of the ear), migraines, temporomandibular joint disorders, exposure to certain medications, a previous head injury, and earwax. It can suddenly emerge during a period of emotional stress. It is more common in those with depression.The diagnosis of tinnitus is usually based on the person's description. It is commonly supported by an audiogram, an otolaryngological and a neurological examination. The degree of interference with a person's life may be quantified with questionnaires. If certain problems are found, medical imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be performed. Other tests are suitable when tinnitus occurs with the same rhythm as the heartbeat. Rarely, the sound may be heard by someone else using a stethoscope, in which case it is known as objective tinnitus. Occasionally, spontaneous otoacoustic emissions, sounds produced normally by the inner ear, may result in tinnitus.Prevention involves avoiding exposure to loud noise for longer periods or chronically and limiting exposure to ototoxic drugs and substances.. If there is an underlying cause, treating it may lead to improvements. Otherwise, typically, management involves psychoeducation or counseling, such as talk therapy. Sound generators or hearing aids may help. No medication directly targets tinnitus.

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1. tinnitus

   Tinnitus is a medical condition characterized by a persistent ringing, hissing, humming, buzzing, or whistling sound in one or both ears, not caused by any external noise. This perceptual condition can be a symptom of various underlying issues such as ear injuries, circulatory problems, age-related hearing loss, or disorders of the auditory system. The severity, frequency, and volume of tinnitus fluctuates from person to person.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tinnitusnoun

   a ringing, whistling, or other imaginary noise perceived in the ears; -- called also tinnitus aurium

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1. Tinnitus

   Tinnitus; from the Latin word tinnītus meaning "ringing" is the perception of sound within the human ear when no actual sound is present. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of underlying causes: neurological damage, ear infections, oxidative stress, foreign objects in the ear, nasal allergies that prevent fluid drain, wax build-up, and exposure to loud sounds. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines may cause tinnitus as well. Tinnitus may be an accompaniment of sensorineural hearing loss or congenital hearing loss, or it may be observed as a side effect of certain medications. However, the most common cause is noise-induced hearing loss. As tinnitus is usually a subjective phenomenon, it is difficult to measure using objective tests, such as by comparison with noise of known frequency and intensity, as in an audiometric test. The condition is often rated clinically on a simple scale from "slight" to "catastrophic" according to the practical difficulties it imposes, such as interference with sleep, quiet activities, and normal daily activities. Tinnitus is common: about 20% of people between 55 and 65 years old report symptoms on a general health questionnaire, and 11.8% on more detailed tinnitus-specific questionnaires.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tinnitus

   ti-nī′tus, n. a ringing in the ears. [L. 'a ringing'—tinnīre, to ring.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tinnitus

   A nonspecific symptom of hearing disorder characterized by the sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, and other noises in the ear. Objective tinnitus refers to noises generated from within the ear or adjacent structures that can be heard by other individuals. The term subjective tinnitus is used when the sound is audible only to the affected individual. Tinnitus may occur as a manifestation of COCHLEAR DISEASES; VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR NERVE DISEASES; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; and other conditions.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tinnitus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tinnitus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of tinnitus in a Sentence

1. Konstantina Stankovic:

   Initially this was because routine testing was not readily available for patients who were diagnosed with [COVID-19], and also, when patients were having more life-threatening complications, they weren’t paying much attention to whether their hearing was reduced or whether they had tinnitus.

2. Phillip Gander:

   This is a big deal because tinnitus currently has no cure and no real effective treatment, probably in large part because it’s so variable in terms of, across different people that they experience it differently and across different people they react differently.

3. Marc Polymeropoulos:

   I have a terrible headache that never goes away, the loss of long-distance vision, tinnitus ringing in the ears.

4. Rapper Plan B:

   I suffer from tinnitus.

5. Phillip Gander:

   It is such a rarity that a person requiring invasive electrode monitoring for epilepsy also has tinnitus that we aim to study every such person if they are willing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tinnitus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tinnitus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinnitus
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tinnitus
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=tinnitus