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tinnitus.

The experience of auditory sensations, such as a ringing or pulsating sound, occurring in the absence of any external stimulus.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs//ˈtɪn.ə.təs//tɪˈnaɪ.təs/
  1. The experience of auditory sensations, such as a ringing or pulsating sound, occurring in the absence of any external stimulus.

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Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Latin tinnītus (“a jingling, ringing”).

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