otosclerosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From oto- + sclerosis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Sclerosis of the tissues of the labyrinth and middle ear.
- (countable, uncountable) Loss of hearing due to injury of the auditory nerve by certain drugs and poisons, such as quinine and tobacco.
- (countable, uncountable) Loss of the ability to understand the spoken word, although the sound is heard.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| otoscleroses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
fi otoskleroosi (sclerosis of the labyrinth and middle ear) · ca otoesclerosi (sclerosis of the labyrinth and middle ear)