Phrase guide

Ménière's disease

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/
  • UK: /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/

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noun

Meaning 1

A disorder of the inner ear, caused by lymphatic channel dilation and characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after French physician Prosper Ménière (1799–1862).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: ziekte van Ménière — a disorder of the inner ear
  • Estonian: Ménière'i tõbi — a disorder of the inner ear
  • Finnish: Ménièren tauti — a disorder of the inner ear
  • Indonesian: penyakit Ménière — a disorder of the inner ear
  • Spanish: síndrome de Ménière — a disorder of the inner ear
  • Swedish: Ménières sjukdom — a disorder of the inner ear