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dizzy episodes

[/ˈdɪzi ˈɛpɪsoʊdz/]
nounpl: dizzy episodes
episódios de tontura
1. Recurrent periods of dizziness, vertigo, or lightheadedness that come and go
She experienced dizzy episodes whenever she stood up too quickly.
Ela experimentava episódios de tontura sempre que se levantava muito rápido.
2. Medical or clinical occurrences of temporary loss of balance or spinning sensation
His dizzy episodes were caused by inner ear problems.
Os seus episódios de tontura eram causados por problemas no ouvido interno.
Synonyms
spells of dizzinessvertigo episodesfainting spellslightheaded episodesbouts of dizziness
Antonyms
stabilityequilibriumsteadiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
episódios de tontura
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
crises de vertigem
Alternative medical term usage
Rio de Janeiro
ataques de tontura
Common colloquial usage
Portugal
episódios de vertigem
Preferred in European Portuguese medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the room is spinning
feeling faint
head is in a fog
seeing stars
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