What Is "Refractory Tinnitus"?

[Bill Bauer]

I keep seeing the term "refractory tinnitus" in medical papers. Is it simply a fancy way of saying "tinnitus", or is there more to it?

 

[TuneOut]

I keep seeing the term "refractory tinnitus" in medical papers. Is it simply a fancy way of saying "tinnitus", or is there more to it?

The medical dictionary says refractory means "difficult to treat or cure."

 

[Bill Bauer]

Thank you!