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otitis media

American  
[mee-dee-uh] / ˈmi di ə /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the middle ear, characterized by pain, dizziness, and hearing loss.


otitis media Scientific  
/ ō-tītĭsmēdē-ə /
  1. Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.


Etymology

Origin of otitis media

First recorded in 1870–75; from New Latin: “middle otitis”

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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

This accident will be considered when we treat of otitis media, another grave complication.

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

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