TINNITUS

(Lat.), n. m. Ti2n-nit(net)'u3s(u*s). Gen., -it'us. From tinnire, to ring. Fr., tintement. Ger., Gebrduse. A ringing or tinkling sound. [A, 312 (a, 17).] Nervous t. Fr., tintement (ou bourdonnement) nerveux. Ger., nervoses Ohrensausen (oder Ohrenbrausen). A true neurosis, characterized by the subjective sensation of a humming or buzzing sound, varying considerably in character, and occurring mostly in excitable, nervous persons, during mental strain, or in states of exhaustion, anaemia, or shock. It is also known as t. without deafne , and proves obstinate to every kind of treatment. [F, 3.] T. an ri u in. Fr.. tintement {ou bourdonnement) d'oreille. Ger., Gellen der Ohren, Ohrensausen. Ohrensummen, Ohrenbrausen. A subjective sound, varying in character, duration, and intensity, heard by patients suffering from various forms of ear disease, and also following the administration of large doses of certain drugs, notably quinine. It also occurs in certain febrile disorders and in marked anaemia. [F.] [s. 627]