noun
- inflammation of the mastoid bone behind the ear, typically caused by bacterial infection
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with mastoiditis after complaining of severe ear pain.
- Untreated ear infections can sometimes lead to mastoiditis.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the mastoiditis.
- Mastoiditis is more common in children than adults.
- Surgery may be necessary in severe cases of mastoiditis.
- The CT scan revealed signs of acute mastoiditis.