tinnitus

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: tin=ni=tus

CIDE DICTIONARY

tinnitus, n. [L., fr. tinnire to jingle.].

 A ringing, whistling, or other imaginary noise perceived in the ears; -- called also tinnitus aurium.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

tinnitus, n. Med. a ringing in the ears.

Etymology

L f. tinnire tinnit- ring, tinkle, of imit. orig.

ROGET THESAURUS

tinnitus

Resonance

N resonance, ring, ringing, tintinabulation, reflexion, reflection, reverberation, echo, reecho, zap, zot, buzz (hiss), low note, base note, bass note, flat note, grave note, deep note, bass, basso, basso profondo, baritone, barytone, contralto, echo chamber, resonator, tinnitus, bell, doorbell, buzzer, gong, cymbals (musical instruments), sympathetic vibrations, natural frequency, coupled vibration frequency, overtone, resonating cavity, sounding board, tuning fork, tuning, squelch, frequency selection, resonator, resonator circuit, radio resonant structure, aromaticity, alternating double bonds, non-bonded resonance, pi clouds, unsaturation, double bond, (valence), resounding, resonant, reverberant, tinnient, tintinnabulary, sonorous, booming, deep-toned, deep-sounding, deep-mouthed, vibrant, hollow, sepulchral, gruff, sweet bells jangled, out of time and harsh, echoing down the mountain and through the dell.