Definitions for otosclerosis

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otosclerosis o·to·scle·ro·sis

Spelling: [oh-tuh-skli-roh-sis]

IPA: /ˌoʊ tə sklɪˈroʊ sɪs/

Otosclerosis is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 745 anagrams from letters in otosclerosis (ceilooorssst).

Definitions for otosclerosis

noun

1. formation of new bone about the stapes or cochlea, resulting in hearing loss.

Origin of otosclerosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at oto-, sclerosis

Examples for otosclerosis

In otosclerosis no benefit is ever obtained, and therefore the operation is absolutely contra-indicated.