Tinnitus

usgb/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
noun

A condition where a person constantly hears ringing or noise even when there is no actual sound.

After the loud concert, Sarah experienced tinnitus for several days.
Visual representation of "tinnitus" - A condition where a person constantly hears ringing or noise even when there is no actual sound.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from tinnitus
  • tinnitus treatment

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Medical Condition

Tinnitus is a medical term that describes hearing issues not caused by an external sound.

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Doctors diagnose tinnitus based on a patient's hearing experiences.
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Not Psychological

Although it's an internal sound, tinnitus is not imaginary; it's a real and often distressing condition.

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Despite the lack of an external source, Tim's tinnitus was as distressing as loud music.
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Persistent Issue

Tinnitus is often a continual problem, which means it can last a long time and be hard to cure.

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She was frustrated by her persistent tinnitus, which lasted for several weeks.
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