aerotitis media

[ air-uh-tahy-tis, air- ]

noun
  1. temporary deafness and pain arising from traumatic inflammation of the middle ear, caused by a rapid change in barometric pressure, as a rise in ambient cabin pressure in an aircraft descending from high altitude for landing.

Origin of aerotitis media

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  • Also called aer·o·ti·tis.

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