otitis

American  

[oh-tahy-tis] / oʊˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the ear.

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otitis British  

/ əʊˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

If, therefore, the otitis continue without mitigation of pain after the above measures have been employed, paracentesis of the drumhead is probably required.

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