otosclerosis
[ oh-tuh-skli-roh-sis ]
nounPathology.
formation of new bone about the stapes or cochlea, resulting in hearing loss.
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In otosclerosis no benefit is ever obtained, and therefore the operation is absolutely contra-indicated.
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