otitis media

otitis me·dia | \ -ˈmē-dē-ə

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Definition of otitis media

: inflammation of the middle ear marked especially by pain, fever, dizziness, and abnormalities in hearing especially : acute otitis media

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Recent Examples on the Web In adults, these complications are lower respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia and in children, otitis media or middle ear infections. — Arnold Monto, Philly.com, "4 flu facts you need to know to protect yourself," 24 Jan. 2018

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“Otitis media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otitis%20media. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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