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 Definitions of otosclerosis  [ˌoʊ tə sklɪˈroʊ sɪs]  

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Definition of 'otosclerosis' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) otosclerosis
formation of new bone about the stapes or cochlea, resulting in hearing loss.

Etymology:  (1895–1900)

Definition of 'otosclerosis' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) otosclerosis
hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness


Definition of 'otosclerosis' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  otosclerosis
Formation of spongy bone in the labyrinth capsule which can progress toward the STAPES (stapedial fixation) or anteriorly toward the COCHLEA leading to conductive, sensorineural, or mixed HEARING LOSS. Several genes are associated with familial otosclerosis with varied clinical signs.



'otosclerosis' - Nearby Entries  

otoplasty  otorhinolaryngologist  otorrhea  otosclerosis  otoscope  ototoxic  ottar  



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