otitis media
[ mee-dee-uh ]
/ ˈmi di ə /
noun Pathology.
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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Medical definitions for otitis media
otitis media
[ mē′dē-ə ]
n.
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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Scientific definitions for otitis media
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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