MEANING
The perception of sound, such as ringing or buzzing, when no matching external source is present.
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A ringing, buzzing, or similar sound continues without an outside source.Use for internally perceived ringing or buzzing; the sound need not be a literal ring.
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The alarm stopped, but a thin tinnitus still rang in her ears.
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