otosclerosis
[ oh-tuh-skli-roh-sis ]
/ ˌoʊ tə sklɪˈroʊ sɪs /
noun Pathology.
formation of new bone about the stapes or cochlea, resulting in hearing loss.
Words nearby otosclerosis
otorhinolaryngology,
otorhinology,
otorrhagia,
otorrhea,
otorrhoea,
otosclerosis,
otoscope,
otoscopy,
otosteal,
otosteon,
ototomy
Example sentences from the Web for otosclerosis
In otosclerosis no benefit is ever obtained, and therefore the operation is absolutely contra-indicated.
Medical definitions for otosclerosis
otosclerosis
[ ō′tō-sklə-rō′sĭs ]
n.
A formation of spongy bone about the stapes and the oval window of the ear, causing progressive deafness.