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

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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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The first known use of otitis media was in 1772

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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