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Otosclerosis

OtolaryngologyImportant

Abnormal bone remodeling in the middle ear, typically fixing the stapes and causing progressive conductive hearing loss.

Korean

이경화증

중이의 비정상적 골 재형성으로 주로 등골이 고정되어 진행성 전음성 난청을 일으킨다.

French

Otospongiose

Remodelage osseux anormal de l'oreille moyenne fixant généralement l'étrier et causant une surdité de transmission progressive.

Word parts

  • ot/oRootEar
  • -sclerosisSuffix(Greek) Hardening

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