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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An otitis caused by a change in atmospheric pressure resulting in accumulation of liquid in, and subsequent inflammation of, the middle ear. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

barotitisbarotitis

Etymology

From aer- + otitis.

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