otitis

Meanings

• Noun

  An inflammation or infection of the ear.

  - "She was diagnosed with otitis media."
  - "He complained of ear pain and was found to have otitis."

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Pronunciation

1. /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1212349"

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Variants

List of all variants of otitis that leads to same result
otitides , otitis , otitises , otitis media , otitis medias , acute otitis media , acute otitis medias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'otitis' meaning 'ear inflammation'.

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Trivia

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1. Otitis is the most common cause of hearing loss in children.

2. The earliest recorded use of the word 'otitis' was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Otitis media: An inner ear infection that often occurs in children and can cause hearing loss.

2. Otitis externa: An outer ear infection that can cause pain, itching, and hearing loss.

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Culture

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In literature, otitis is often used as a symptom or condition in medical or health-related contexts.

How to Memorize "otitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ear with inflammation or infection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'otitis' with ear pain or infection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oil On Tender Inflammation' to remember the meaning of otitis.

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