Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

otitis externa

American  
[ik-stur-nuh] / ɪkˈstɜr nə /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the external ear.


Etymology

Origin of otitis externa

1860–65; < New Latin: external otitis

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The otitis externa produced by the irritating discharge which flows from the middle ear soon disappears when the flow ceases.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training