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

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

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

Some writers describe, under the head of canker, a violent chronic otitis, attended by a purulent sanguinoid discharge.

From The Dog by Youatt, William