Vertigo (noun)

1. A sensation of dizziness or a spinning feeling that can cause loss of balance.
2. A medical condition characterized by dizziness, lightheadedness, and a feeling that one's surroundings are spinning.

Origin:

From the latin word vertigo, meaning a turning or whirling.

Examples:

1. The patient complained of vertigo, a spinning sensation, and nausea.
2. The sudden movement of the roller coaster caused vertigo for some riders.
3. Vertigo can be caused by inner ear problems, such as Meniere's disease.
4. Vertigo can also be caused by certain medications or a head injury.
5. Vertigo can be treated with medication, physical therapy, or other therapies.