otitis media
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of otitis media
First recorded in 1870–75; from New Latin: “middle otitis”
Example Sentences
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Despite the existence of vaccines against pneumococcal infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, and meningitis, the prevalence of pneumococcal pneumonia remains high.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
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
When the adenoids encroach upon the Eustachian cushions, the patient suffers from deafness, frequent attacks of earache, and sometimes from suppurative otitis media with a discharge from the ear.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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