Medical Dictionary

aero–otitis media

noun aero–otitis me·dia \-ˈmēd-ē-ə\

Medical Definition of AERO-OTITIS MEDIA

:  the traumatic inflammation of the middle ear resulting from differences between atmospheric pressure and pressure in the middle ear and occurring in high-altitude flyers, caisson or tunnel workers, and deep-sea divers
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