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Record 1 2002-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Ear
CONT

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as "ringing in the ears." It can also take the form of hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping or clicking. The noise can be intermittent or constant, with single or multiple tones.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oreille
DEF

Acouphène continu ou intermittent de tonie moyenne.

OBS

Acouphène : toute sensation auditive d'origine généralement pathologique qui n'est pas étroitement liée à un stimulus extérieur à l'organisme.

OBS

Tintement : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation.

Spanish

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