Meniere's Disease Glossary

Audiogram

Description

a hearing test conducted in a sound-proof room by a qualified audiologist

Electronystagmogram (ENG)

Description

a balance test which involves recording movements of the eyes while changing positions of the head with respect to the earth's gravitational field. The eye movements are also recorded while cool and warm air is blown into the ear canal.

Endolymphatic hydrops

Description

a condition of excessive fluid within the endolymphatic space

Meniere's disease

Description

endolymphatic hydrops for which no cause can be identified

Perilymph

Description

another type of fluid found in the inner ear

Tinnitus

Description

ringing or noise in the ears

Vertigo

Description

a sensation of surrounding objects spinning around you or a sensation that you are being spun around