Dizziness vs. Drowsiness — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dizziness and Drowsiness
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Dizziness
Dizziness is an imprecise term that can refer to a sense of disorientation in space, vertigo, or lightheadedness. It can also refer to disequilibrium or a non-specific feeling such as giddiness or foolishness.Dizziness is a common medical complaint, affecting 20-30% of persons.
Drowsiness
Dull with sleepiness; sluggish.
Dizziness
A sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
The medicine can cause dizziness or nausea
Drowsiness
Produced or characterized by sleepiness.
Dizziness
Having a whirling sensation and a tendency to fall.
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Drowsiness
Inducing sleepiness; soporific.
Dizziness
Bewildered or confused
"I was dizzy with anger and shame" (Amy Benson).
Drowsiness
State of being drowsy.
Dizziness
(Slang) Scatterbrained or silly.
Drowsiness
State of being drowsy.
Dizziness
Producing or tending to produce giddiness
A dizzy height.
Drowsiness
A very sleepy state;
Sleepiness causes many driving accidents
Dizziness
Characterized by impulsive haste; very rapid
"There he sat ... gabbing at his usual dizzy pace" (H.L. Mencken).
Dizziness
To cause to have a whirling sensation.
Dizziness
To confuse or bewilder.
Dizziness
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.
Dizziness
Giddiness; a whirling sensation in the head; vertigo.
Dizziness
A reeling sensation; feeling about to fall
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