| Meniere, Prosper | <person> French physician, 1799-1862. See: Meniere's disease, Meniere's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| prosper | 1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain. "They, in their earthly Canaan placed, Long time shall dwell and prosper." (Milton) 2. To grow; to increase. "Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber." (Evelyn) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Meniere's disease | <neurology> A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear. Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements. Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Meniere's syndrome | <neurology> A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear. Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements. Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac. (27 Sep 1997) |