otitis media

[ mee-dee-uh ]
/ ˈmi di ə /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the middle ear, characterized by pain, dizziness, and impaired hearing.

Origin of otitis media

1870–75; < New Latin: middle otitis

Words nearby otitis media

otitis externa, otitis externa circumscripta, otitis externa diffusa, otitis furunculosa, otitis interna, otitis media, otitis mycotica, otium cum dignitate, oto, oto-, oto-manguean

Medical definitions for otitis media

otitis media
[ mē′dē-ə ]

n.

Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.

Scientific definitions for otitis media

otitis media
[ ō-tī′tĭs mē′dē-ə ]

Inflammation of the middle ear, occurring commonly in children as a result of infection and often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.