inflammation of the outer ear, between the ear drum and the external opening
otitis externa in American English
(ikˈstɜːrnə)
noun
Pathology
inflammation of the external ear
Word origin
[1860–65; ‹ NL: external otitis]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, institutionalism, mutualism, pop-up, prep
Examples of 'otitis externa' in a sentence
otitis externa
Cue itching and discharge - known in the trade as 'otitis externa'.
The Sun (2014)
This sounds like otitis externa - inflammation of the ear canal.
The Sun (2012)
Outdoor swimmers and surfers report temporary deafness due to the condition otitis externa.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Otitis externa - commonly known as swimmer's ear - occurs when water containing bacteria infects the outer ear canal.
The Sun (2014)
Swimmer's ear, or more correctly, otitis externa, is a painful swelling of the outer ear and ear canal, the tube that leads to the eardrum.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The most common form is otitis externa, which means infection of the skin of the ear canal.