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I believe the medical term for 'vertigo' would be presyncope, meaning pre (before) Syncope (passing out) before fainting or unconsciousness.   I don't know what the actual name of the disease or ailment in the inner ear that would cause this is called. 

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Fred, I looked it up, perhaps this is the word you are looking for?

Menieres Desease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo   

Yes there is one its called BPV if you put this in the web and go on to U-TUBE there is a Doctor on there and you can watch this it is very interesting and helped me alot also there is another name for Vertigo and this is what I have its called a Dull Ear also look on the net it should explain good luck in the research because this what you will be doing

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo — the sudden sensation that you're spinning or that your head is spinning inside.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is characterized by brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness. Symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are triggered by specific changes in the position of your head, such as tipping your head up or down, and by lying down, turning over or sitting up in bed. You may also feel out of balance when standing or walking.

About half the time, doctors can't find a specific cause for BPPV.  Less common causes of BPPV include disorders that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or during prolonged positioning on your back.

my sister has vertigo, her condition was diagnosed as Minnere"s Syndrome,.  My spelling is probably off but it sounds like Min-ears.  please look it up. It took them several years before doctors were able to provide an diagnosis