Meaning of the word vertigo in English
What does vertigo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
vertigo
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.ɡəʊ/
Noun
a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease affecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve; giddiness
Example:
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She suffered from severe vertigo when she looked down from the skyscraper.
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His doctor diagnosed him with vertigo, likely caused by an inner ear infection.