Otitis
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Inflammation of the ear, typically caused by bacterial or viral infection.
“The child was prescribed a course of antibiotics after being diagnosed with otitis media.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
o·ti·tis
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Synonyms
ear infection
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