Ménière's disease

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Ménière's disease (mayn-yairz) n. a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of deafness, buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo. Symptoms last for several hours and between attacks the affected ear may return to normal. It is thought to be caused by the build-up of fluid in the inner ear and is treated by drugs or surgery. Medical name: endolymphatic hydrops. [ P. Ménière (1799–1862), French physician]

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