1. plural of vertigo; instances of dizziness or a spinning sensation, often caused by looking down from a great height or by inner ear problems
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The patient experienced several vertigos after the ear infection.
• Mountain climbers often suffer from vertigos when looking down steep cliffs.
• Her vertigos became more frequent after the head injury.
• The doctor explained that vertigos can be caused by various inner ear disorders.
• He avoided tall buildings because of his recurring vertigos.
• The medication helped reduce the frequency of her vertigos.