otitis media
[mee-dee-uh]
- inflammation of the middle ear, characterized by pain, dizziness, and impaired hearing.
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Origin of otitis media
1870–75; < New Latin: middle otitis
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otitis media
(mē′dē-ə)- Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.
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otitis media
[ō-tī′tĭs mē′dē-ə]
- Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.
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