First Known Use: circa 1799
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otitis
noun oti·tis \ō-ˈtī-təs\
Definition of OTITIS
: inflammation of the ear
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Origin of OTITIS
New Latin
Medical Dictionary
otitis
noun oti·tis \ō-ˈtīt-əs\
plural otit·i·des \ō-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz\
Medical Definition of OTITIS
: inflammation of the ear
—otit·ic \-ˈtit-ik\ adjective
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