Definition of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): A balance disorder that results in the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning, or vertigo when moving the head.

Common Misspellings: benign paroxysmal positional verdigo (bppv), benign paraxysmal positional vertigo (bppv), benign paraxysmal positional verdigo (bppv)