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otitis

DEFINITIONS OF: otitis

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n inflammation of the ear

Types:
labyrinthitis, otitis interna
inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting
otitis externa
inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
Type of:
inflammation, redness, rubor
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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