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Virtigo - Definitions and Examples

Definition 1 - Noun (Medical)

A sensation of spinning, whirling, or dizziness that occurs without any actual movement. It is commonly associated with disorders of the inner ear.

Example Sentence: I felt a sudden onset of vertigo and had to sit down to regain my balance.

Definition 2 - Noun (General)

A feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness that may be caused by fear, excitement, or a height. It is often described as a spinning sensation.

Example Sentence: Standing at the edge of the cliff, I experienced a wave of vertigo and had to retreat to a safer distance.

Definition 3 - Noun (Colloquial)

A popular misspelling of "vertigo."

Example Sentence: Many people mistakenly refer to their dizziness as virtigo, not realizing the correct term is vertigo.