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otitis

American

[oh-tahy-tis] / oʊˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the ear.

otitis British

/ əʊˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the ear, esp the middle ear ( otitis media ), with pain, impaired hearing, etc, or the outer ear ( otitis externa ), with inflammation between the ear drum and the external opening See also labyrinthitis

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Etymology

Origin of otitis

First recorded in 1790–1800; ot- + -itis

Example Sentences

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AOM is often confused with otitis media with effusion, or fluid behind the ear, a condition that generally does not involve bacteria and does not benefit from antimicrobial treatment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

In addition, otitis media is a common complication after an RSV infection.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

Biofilms are considered responsible for diseases such as bacterial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, Legionnaires’ disease, and otitis media.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In Roebourne, in the mineral-rich Pilbara, 80% of the children suffer from an ear infection called otitis media, which can cause partial deafness.

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2013

Treatment.—When arising in connection with acute otitis, the application of several leeches behind the ear, free incision of the membrane, and syringing with hot boracic lotion may be sufficient.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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