tinnitus

noun
UK: /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/
US: /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/

  1. A condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears.

    1. My grandfather has tinnitus.
    2. The constant loud noise at work gave him tinnitus, which affected his hearing.

  2. The perception of noise or ringing in the ears, which can be a symptom of an underlying condition.

    1. Tinnitus can be very annoying.
    2. The doctor said my tinnitus might be due to stress, and recommended some relaxation techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tinnitus" in English means: A condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears., The perception of noise or ringing in the ears, which can be a symptom of an underlying condition..

The phonetic transcription of "tinnitus" is /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ in British English and /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "tinnitus": "My grandfather has tinnitus.". More examples on the page.