This word comes from the Latin “vertiginosus,” meaning “suffering from dizziness.” “Vertiginous” describes something that causes vertigo, also known as being woozy. It’s common to feel a little vertiginous if you stand up too quickly or if you have a fear of heights and you’re looking out from a tall balcony. But some folks experience vertiginous medical conditions. In recent years, medical researchers have been studying patients with vertiginous migraines more closely. Growing evidence suggests that recurrent episodes of vertigo lasting between five minutes and an hour show a strong link to migraines.