RECURRENT VESTIBULAR NEURITIS
\ɹɪkˈʌɹənt vɛstˈɪbjʊlə njuːɹˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɹɪkˈʌɹənt vɛstˈɪbjʊlə njuːɹˈaɪtɪs], \ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈʌ_ɹ_ə_n_t v_ɛ_s_t_ˈɪ_b_j_ʊ_l_ə n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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Idiopathic inflammation of the vestibular nerve, characterized clinically by the acute or subacute onset of vertigo, nausea, and imbalance. The cochlear nerve is typically spared and hearing loss and tinnitus do not usually occur. Symptoms usually resolve over a period of days to weeks. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p304)
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