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otitis media

noun otitis me·dia \ -ˈmē-dē-ə \

Definition of otitis media

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

Recent Examples of otitis media from 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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Origin and Etymology of otitis media

New Latin

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1772

in the meaning defined above

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Medical Dictionary

otitis media

noun otitis me·dia \ -ˈmēd-ē-ə \

medical Definition of otitis media

: inflammation of the middle ear marked by pain, fever, dizziness, and abnormalities of hearing; especially : acute otitis media — see aero-otitis media, serous otitis media

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