Otitis Media
| Definition: |
Inflammation of the middle ear. |
| Notes: |
inflamm of middle ear; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; nonsuppurative otitis media: index under OTITIS MEDIA WITH EFFUSION |
Otitis Media Categories.
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Mastoiditis - Inflammation of the cavity and air cells in the mastoid part of the temporal bone. |
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Otitis Media with Effusion - Inflammation of the middle ear with a clear pale yellow-colored transudate. |
Otitis Media Definitions and Terms
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