vertigos
Episodes of dizziness
Vertigos is the plural of vertigo, a sensation of spinning or tilting when stationary.
The condition ranges from mild unsteadiness to debilitating episodes that make standing impossible.
While vertigo as an abstract concept rarely pluralizes, vertigos appears in medical contexts discussing distinct episodes or types: She experienced several vertigos over the course of the month.
Revolving around an axis
- whirlingRotating swiftly in place
- reelingUnsteady from shock
- swayingRhythmic lateral movement
- tiltingInclined from vertical
falling · floating · disorientation · unsteadiness · giddiness · head rush · loss of balance
Unsteady, spinning sensation
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
imbalance · fainting · wooziness · unsteadiness · labyrinthitis · vestibular · inner ear · episodes
Dread of elevated positions
- ledgesNarrow horizontal protrusions
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- precipiceSteep rock face
- elevationHeight above reference point
looking down · Hitchcock · towers · rooftops · balconies · overlooks · edges · drops
Loss of spatial awareness
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- bewildermentState of being baffled
- instabilityTendency toward unpredictable change
turbulence · chaos · upheaval · uncertainty
spinning
Revolving around an axis
tilting · falling · floating · disorientation · unsteadiness · giddiness · head rush · loss of balance
dizziness
Unsteady, spinning sensation
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
nausea · imbalance · fainting · wooziness · unsteadiness · labyrinthitis · vestibular · inner ear · episodes · spells
acrophobia
Dread of elevated positions
elevation · looking down · Hitchcock · towers · rooftops · balconies · overlooks · edges · drops · high places
disorientation
Loss of spatial awareness
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- bewildermentState of being baffled
instability · turbulence · chaos · upheaval · uncertainty
vertigosstability
Resistance to displacement
equilibrium · balance · steadiness · groundedness · sure-footedness
vertigosclarity
State of being understandable
mental clarity · equanimity · composure · centeredness · lucidity