otitis

American

[oh-tahy-tis] / oʊˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the ear.

otitis British

/ əʊˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the ear, esp the middle ear ( otitis media ), with pain, impaired hearing, etc, or the outer ear ( otitis externa ), with inflammation between the ear drum and the external opening See also labyrinthitis

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Etymology

Origin of otitis

First recorded in 1790–1800; ot- + -itis

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Despite the existence of vaccines against pneumococcal infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, and meningitis, the prevalence of pneumococcal pneumonia remains high.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023

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

We found a thin and anemic girl, not at all prepossessing in appearance, dull in expression, suffering from a chronic suppurating otitis media.

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