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otitis

[ oh-tahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the ear.


otitis

/ əʊˈٲɪɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of otitis1

First recorded in 1790–1800; ot- + -itis
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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.

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Despite the existence of vaccines against pneumococcal infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, and meningitis, the prevalence of pneumococcal pneumonia remains high.

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In addition, otitis media is a common complication after an RSV infection.

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There is good evidence that this procedure is safe and effective for otitis media, a common ear infection, and for the nasal congestion of sinusitis.

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The European Commission said the companies will sell either Elanco or Bayer’s products or those in the pipeline, including licenses, contracts and brands, to treat otitis, anticoccidials, parasiticides for pets in Europe.

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