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Definition of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

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