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Vertigo historical perspective

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Vertigo is derived from the Latin words vertigin and vertere which means “a whirling or spinning movement,” and “to turn”, respectively.

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

  • There is limited information about the historical perspective of vertigo.
  • Vertigo is derived from the Latin words vertigin and vertere which means “a whirling or spinning movement,” and “to turn”, respectively.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ “Definition of vertigo – Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary”. Retrieved 2007-09-19.

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