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Tympanosclerosis

Also called Eardrum scarring

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Calcification and scarring of the tympanic membrane and middle ear structures from recurrent otitis media, which can cause conductive hearing loss.

Korean

고막경화증

반복적 중이염으로 인한 고막의 석회화와 반흔 형성; 전도성 난청을 유발할 수 있음.

French

Tympanosclérose

Calcification et cicatrisation du tympan suite à des otites moyennes récidivantes ; peut causer une perte auditive.

Word parts

  • tympan/oRoot(Greek) Eardrum, tympanic membrane
  • -sclerosisSuffix(Greek) Hardening

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