The term neuronitis (damage to the sensory neurons of the vestibular ganglion) is also used. Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth) occurs when an infection affects both branches of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve, resulting in hearing changes as well as dizziness or vertigo.
A legion is one thousand troops. noun. The definition of a legion is an army or other large number of people. An example of legion is one thousand US Army troops. An example of legion is hundreds of fans showing up to an author's book signing.
Legionnairesâ disease is a severe type of pneumonia, or lung infection. Bacteria called Legionella cause this infection. The bacteria were discovered after an outbreak at a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion in 1976. Those who were affected developed a form of pneumonia that eventually became known as Legionnairesâ disease. Legionella bacteria usually thrive in warm water.