Complete Definition of "vertigo"

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English

Etymology
From L. #Latin|vertigo

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/�v��tɪg��/, SAMPA|/"v3:tIg@U/
(General American|US) IPA|/�v�tɪgo�/, SAMPA|/"v3`tIgoU/

Noun
en-noun
#A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

Translations
trans-top|sensation of whirling and loss of balance
Czech: závrať f
French: vertige m
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Polish: zawroty g�owy
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Derived terms
vertiginous


Latin

Noun
vertigo (plural vertiginis)

  1. gyration, giddiness, dizziness

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