otitis media
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of otitis media
First recorded in 1870–75; from New Latin: “middle otitis”
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
Pyelitis, tuberculosis, and latent otitis media occur with nervous children as with others and must not be overlooked.
From The Nervous Child by Hector Charles Cameron
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