Tullio phenomenon


Tul·li·o phe·nom·e·non

(tū'lē-ō), momentary vertigo caused by any loud sound, notably occurring in cases of active labyrinthine fistula.

Tul·li·o phe·nom·e·non

(tū'lē-ō fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) Vertigo and nystagmus in response to high-intensity sounds, especially those of low frequency.
See also: Hennebert sign

Tullio,

Pietro, 20th century Italian physician. Tullio phenomenon - momentary vertigo caused by any loud sound, notably occurring in cases of active labyrinthine fistula.