vertigo
noun
ver·ti·go
| \ ˈvər-ti-ˌgō
\
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plural vertigoes
or vertigos
Definition of vertigo
1a
: a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
b
: a dizzy confused state of mind
2
: disordered vertiginous movement as a symptom of disease in lower animals
also
: a disease (such as gid) causing this
Examples of vertigo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In late 2016, dozens of US diplomats working in Cuba and China began reporting odd mental symptoms: persistent headaches, vertigo, blurred vision, hearing phantom sounds. — Benedict Carey, BostonGlobe.com, "Were US diplomats attacked in Cuba? Brain study deepens mystery," 23 July 2019 Like victims of vertigo, they’re drawn to the abyss. — Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, "Les Moonves, Kevin Tsujihara and the Art of Hollywood Self-Sabotage," 23 Aug. 2019 Senzel has been plagued my migraines and bouts of vertigo in the past. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers 5, Reds 4: Freddy Peralta rescues overworked bullpen, Chacín headed for injured list," 24 July 2019 And the 46-year-old mother herself suffers from vertigo, a condition exacerbated by any shaking movement. — Holly Yan, CNN, "A California mom fled the quakes with her special-needs sons -- twice. Now she says 'I'm done'," 8 July 2019 Those poisoned may vomit, feel vertigo or hyperventilate, and can even experience blindness. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "Tainted alcohol has led to 19 deaths in Costa Rica, authorities say," 20 July 2019 Vertigo and loss of balance One study found that about 20% of people with MS experience vertigo episodes. — Elissa Sanci, Woman's Day, "7 Early Symptoms of MS In Women," 13 June 2019 Giacchetti also said Matassa has considerable health problems, including chronic heart disease, morbid obesity, diabetes and vertigo. — Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, "Reputed 'made’ member of Chicago Outfit given 6 months in prison for embezzling from union," 22 July 2019 He's battled vertigo in the previous two seasons, missing nearly a month last year at Triple-A Louisville. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "After hitting HR, Nick Senzel leaves Cincinnati Reds-Milwaukee Brewers game with headache," 21 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vertigo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vertigo
vertigo
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vertigo
: a feeling of dizziness caused especially by being in a very high place
See the full definition for vertigo in the English Language Learners Dictionary
vertigo
noun
ver·ti·go
| \ ˈvər-ti-ˌgō
\
\
plural vertigoes
or vertigos
Kids Definition of vertigo
: a feeling of dizziness
vertigo
noun
ver·ti·go
| \ ˈvərt-i-ˌgō
\
\
plural vertigoes
or vertigos
Medical Definition of vertigo
1
: a sensation of motion which is associated with various disorders (as of the inner ear) and in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily — see objective vertigo, subjective vertigo — compare dizziness
2
: disordered vertiginous movement as a symptom of disease in lower animals
also
: a disease (as gid) causing this
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