EPISODIC RECURRENT VERTIGO
\ˌɛpɪsˈɒdɪk ɹɪkˈʌɹənt vˈɜːtɪɡˌə͡ʊ], \ˌɛpɪsˈɒdɪk ɹɪkˈʌɹənt vˈɜːtɪɡˌəʊ], \ˌɛ_p_ɪ_s_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_k ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈʌ_ɹ_ə_n_t v_ˈɜː_t_ɪ_ɡ_ˌəʊ]\
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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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