Definition
otosclerosis
noun
- a medical condition in which abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes progressive hearing loss, typically affecting one or both ears.
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called otospongiosis
Examples
- Otosclerosis is one of the most common causes of hearing loss in young adults.
- The patient was diagnosed with otosclerosis after experiencing gradual hearing decline over several years.
- Surgery can sometimes help restore hearing in people with otosclerosis.
- Otosclerosis typically develops in the stapes bone of the middle ear.
- Women are more frequently affected by otosclerosis than men.
- Early detection of otosclerosis allows for better treatment options.