cupulolithiasis

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cupulolithiasis /cu·pu·lo·li·thi·a·sis/ (ku″pu-lo-lĭ-thi´ah-sis) the presence of calculi in the cupula of the posterior semicircular duct.

cupulolithiasis

[kyo̅o̅′pyoo͡lōlithī′əsis]

Etymology: L, cupula, little cup; Gk, lithos, stone

a severe, long-lasting vertigo brought on by movement of the head to certain positions. Among the many possible causes are otitis media, ear surgery, and injury to the inner ear. In addition to extreme dizziness, signs are nausea, vomiting, and ataxia. There is no treatment except avoidance of the offending head positions. See also positional vertigo.

cupulolithiasis [ku″pu-lo-lĭ-thi´ah-sis]

the presence of calculi in the cupula of the posterior semicircular duct.

cupulolithiasis

the presence of calculi in the cupula of the posterior semicircular duct.

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benign paroxysmal positional vertigo positional vertigo			Schuknecht proposed that BPPV occurs when otoconia irritate the ampulla of the posterior semicircular canal (the cupulolithiasis theory), but other theories exist, as well. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and other vestibular symptoms in ... by Paparella, Michael M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal Introduction Two mechanisms have been proposed to explain the cause of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): cupulolithiasis (1) and canalithiasis. Falling sensation in patients who undergo the Epley maneuver: a ... by Uneri, Alev / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal [4] He developed a theory to explain the clinical classification of BPPV, which he called the cupulolithiasis theory. Canalith repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A ... by Supiyaphun, Pakpoom / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal			cup-disc ratio Cup-Holder Cuisine Cupid’s Bow Appearance Cupid’s Bow Variant cupola cupping cupping and vibrating cupping glass cuprea bark cupreine Cupressocyparis leylandii Cupressus cupric cupric sulfate Cuprimine cuprimyxin cuprophane cuproprotein cuprous cupruresis cupula cupular caecum of cochlear duct cupuliform cupuliform cataract cupulogram cupulolithiasis cupulometry cur curable curandera curanderas/curanderos curanderismo Curandero curare curariform curarimimetic curarization curarize Curated Database curative curative dose curative treatment curb curb cut curb tenotomy Curbside Consultation Curbstone Sign curby hocks curcas bean curcin Curcuma longa			CUPSC CUPSI CUPSL Cupsogue Pictures CUPT CUPTE cupula cupula cupula Cupula of the pleura cupulae cupulae cupular cupular caecum of cochlear duct cupular space cupular space cupular space cupular space cupulate cupule cupule cupules cupules Cupuliferous cupuliform cupuliform cataract cupuliform cataract cupuliform cataract cupuliform cataract cupulogram cupulolithiasis cupulometry CUPUM CUPVF CUPW Cuq CUQSC CUQT Cuquenan Cuquenan Falls cur cur cur CUR REQ TRANS Cur. adv. vult Cura Cura Cura Cura Cura Cura Cura Animarum Cura Pastoralis Curaan Curaan curability curability curability curable curable curable

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