The difference between Light-headedness and Vertigo

When used as nouns, light-headedness means the property of feeling lightheaded, whereas vertigo means a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.


check bellow for the other definitions of Light-headedness and Vertigo

  1. Light-headedness as a noun:

    The property of feeling lightheaded; dizziness or faintness.

    Examples:

    "The light-headedness passed once I lay down."

  1. Vertigo as a noun:

    A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

  2. Vertigo as a noun:

    A disordered or imbalanced state of mind or things analogous to physical vertigo; mental giddiness or dizziness.

  3. Vertigo as a noun:

    The act of whirling round and round; rapid rotation.

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