Definition of "otitis" []

• Inflammation of the ear. (noun)

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• "EAR INFECTIONS: Also called otitis media, ear infections are particularly common in children from 6 months to 3 years in age, and tend to occur frequently in kids who have short Eustachian tubes or those who pick up a lot of colds at daycare."
• "Inflammation of the ear, known as otitis media, is common in youngsters and, while many recover from glue ear, some cases lead to prolonged hearing problems."
• "Middle-ear infections, also called otitis media, are common among young children, with those younger than 2 being most susceptible."