Etymology

Costen's syndrome

Today it means: A set of symptoms thought to involve hearing difficulties, facial pain, tinnitus, and dizziness, of unclear scientific validity. Full definition →

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The story

Named after James B. Costen, who wrote extensively about this condition.

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