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benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

benign paroxysmal positional vertigo noun: a disorder of the inner ear, characterized by a brief spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head.

Noun

benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (uncountable)

  1. A disorder of the inner ear, characterized by a brief spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head.
    Synonyms:
    BPPV

Synonyms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Questions about benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

What does benign paroxysmal positional vertigo mean?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo means a disorder of the inner ear, characterized by a brief spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head.
What part of speech is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a noun.

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