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otitis externa

Meaning of "otitis externa" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF OTITIS EXTERNA

əʊˈtaɪtɪs ɪkˈstɜːnə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OTITIS EXTERNA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Otitis externa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OTITIS EXTERNA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Otitis externa

Otitis externa is an inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal. Along with otitis media, external otitis is one of the two human conditions commonly called "earache". It also occurs in many other species. Inflammation of the skin of the ear canal is the essence of this disorder. The inflammation can be secondary to dermatitis only, with no microbial infection, or it can be caused by active bacterial or fungal infection. In either case, but more often with infection, the ear canal skin swells and may become painful or tender to touch.

Definition of otitis externa in the English dictionary

The definition of otitis externa in the dictionary is inflammation of the outer ear, between the ear drum and the external opening.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OTITIS EXTERNA

afterburner · burner · churner · cisterna · discerner · earner · episterna · learner · Lerner · overturner · presterna · prosterna · returner · Smyrna · sojourner · sterna · taverna · Tourneur · turner · xiphisterna

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OTITIS EXTERNA

otic · otiose · otiosely · otioseness · otiosity · otitic · otitis · otitis interna · otitis media · otocyst · otocystic · otolaryngological · otolaryngologist · otolaryngology · otolith · otolithic · otological · otologist

WORDS THAT END LIKE OTITIS EXTERNA

Amarna · Anapurna · Annapurna · arna · cromorna · dharna · dhurna · otitis interna · Oxenstierna · Tell el Amarna · varna

Synonyms and antonyms of otitis externa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «otitis externa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OTITIS EXTERNA

Find out the translation of otitis externa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of otitis externa from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «otitis externa» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

外耳道炎
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

otitis externa
570 millions of speakers
en

English

otitis externa
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

ओटिटिस externa
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التهاب الأذن الظاهرة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

наружный отит
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

otite externa
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ওটিসিস বহির্বিশ্বে
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

otite externe
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Otitis externa
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Otitis externa
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

外耳炎
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

외이염
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Otitis externa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viêm tai giữa externa
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஆண்டிடிஸ் வெளிர்னா
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

ओटिटिस एक्सटर्ना
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Otitis externa
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

otite esterna
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

zapalenie ucha zewnętrznego
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

зовнішній отит
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

otita externa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξωτερική ωτίτιδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

otitis externa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

extern otit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

otitis externa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of otitis externa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OTITIS EXTERNA»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about otitis externa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OTITIS EXTERNA»

Discover the use of otitis externa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to otitis externa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Targeting Therapies in Otitis Media and Otitis Externa
Although this book has been written with the primary care physician in mind, all health care providers who encounter patients with ear disease, experts in infectious diseases, allergists, and physician extenders can benefit from its ...
Charles D. Bluestone, Margaretha Casselbrant, Joseph E. Dohar, 2003
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Professional Guide to Diseases
Complications □ Complete closure of the ear canal □ Significant hearing loss □ Otitis media □ Cellulitis □ Abscesses □ Stenosis Signs and symptoms Acute otitis externa characteristically produces moderate to severe pain that's ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
3
Signs and Symptoms
Otitis media (infection and inflammation of the inner ear) and otitis externa ( infection and inflammation of the ear canal) cause most cases of ear pain. The vast majority of otitis media cases are caused by viruses; thus, deciding when to use ...
Scott Kahan, 2008
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Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
Otitis Externa External ear pain is usually from one of two causes: otitis externa or a foreign body in the ear. Otitis externa can be subdivided into six distinct subgroups: (1) acute diffuse bacterial (swimmer's ear), (2) acute localized ...
Anthony G. Chila, 2010
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Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013,5 Books in 1, Expert Consult - ...
There are six subgroups of otitis externa: 1. Acute localized otitis externa ( furunculosis) 2. Acute diffuse bacterial otitis externa (swimmer's ear) Chronic otitis externa Eczematous otitis externa Fungal otitis externa (otomycosis) Invasive or ...
‎2012
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Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013: 5 Books in 1
There are six subgroups of otitis externa: 1. Acute localized otitis externa ( furunculosis) 2. Acute diffuse bacterial otitis externa (swimmer's ear) Chronic otitis externa Eczematous otitis externa Fungal otitis externa (otomycosis) Invasive or ...
Fred F. Ferri, 2012
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Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice
Otitis externa is a cellulitis of the external auditory canal that may extend to the auricle.1 The condition is often referred to as swimmer's ear, although the causes are varied. Approximately 1 in 100 to 250 people develop acute otitis externa ...
JoAnn Trybulski, Patricia Polgar Bailey, 2012
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Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2012: 5 Books in 1, Expert Consult ...
INFORMATION. DEFINITION Otitis externa is a term encompassing a variety of conditions causing inflammation and/or infection of the external auditory canal ( and/or auricle and tympanic membrane). There are six subgroups of otitis externa : ...
Fred F. Ferri, 2011
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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases: ...
Cotton~tip applicators as a leading cause of otitis externa. Int I Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2004;68:433-435. Beers SL, Abramo TI. Otitis externa review. Pediatr Emerg Care 2004;20:250-256. Dohar IE. Evolution of management approaches for ...
Sarah S. Long, Larry K. Pickering, Charles G. Prober, 2012
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Ferri's Color Atlas and Text of Clinical Medicine
DEFINITION Otitis externa is a term encompassing a variety of conditions causing inflammation and/or infection of the external auditory canal (or of the auricle, tympanic membrane, or both). There are six subgroups of otitis externa: ○ Acute  ...
Fred F. Ferri, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OTITIS EXTERNA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term otitis externa is used in the context of the following news items.
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How To Keep Cool and Healthy During Summer
Summer is definitely the season of fun for many, but it's also the season for ailments and illnesses, including asthma attacks, otitis externa or ... «Latinos Health, Jul 15»
2
/Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's ear is also known as acute external otitis or otitis externa. The most common cause of this infection is bacteria invading the skin ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
3
Jason Wasserman, MD
... sleep disorders, congenital abnormalities of the ear, hearing loss, hoarseness, hypernasal speech, otitis media, otitis externa (swimmer's ear) ... «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
4
Oman health: How serious can ear conditions be?
Ear infection like furuncle or otitis externa in diabetics can cause severe pain and infection can spread to the skull base. Chronic conditions like ... «Times of Oman, Jul 15»
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Summer means swimmer's ear: how to treat it & prevent it
Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal. Swimmer's ear is caused by presence of bacteria in the ear canal ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
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Avoid swimmer's ear this summer
Swimmer's ear, also known as Otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal, located between the eardrum and the opening to the outer ear,” ... «Standard-Examiner, Jul 15»
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Working with asylum seekers in immigration detention: clinical and …
Environmental related illness included chronic suppurative otitis externa, dermatitis, dehydration and chronic recurrent cystitis. Prolonged ... «Crikey, Jul 15»
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FDA Issues Notice on Unapproved, Misbranded Otic Prescription …
... acute otitis externa (infection in the outer ear or "swimmer's ear"). Other indications for these unapproved drug products include anti-infective ... «Targeted News Service, Jul 15»
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Swimmer's ear is a common summer malady
It's most likely acute otitis externa, an infection of the skin of the ear canal commonly known as swimmer's ear. With more opportunities to splash ... «Kenosha News, Jun 15»
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Your child's health: Swimmer's ear
“Swimmer's Ear is also known as otitis externa, which means a swelling or inflammation of the ear canal – mainly the skin of the ear canal” Dr. «fox8.com, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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