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Otitis

Medical Definition: Inflammation of the ear, which may be marked by pain, fever, abnormalities of hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. Inflammation of the external ear is OTITIS EXTERNA; of the middle ear, OTITIS MEDIA; of the inner ear, LABYRINTHITIS. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: inflamm of the ear unspecified as to external, middle or internal; prefer specifics
Otitis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Otitis Externa - Inflammation of the external auditory canal. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Otitis Media - Inflammation of the middle ear.

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