Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.
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- noun pathology An
inflammation of themiddle ear .
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- noun inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[New Latin : otitis + Latin media, feminine of medius, middle.]
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chained_bear commented on the word otitis media
Usage on paracentesis.
February 16, 2009