aero-oti·tis me·dia \| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ōˈtīd.ə̇ˈsmēdēə\noun alsoaero-otitisoraer·oti·tis\-rōˈtīd.ə̇s\ Etymology: New Latin : the traumatic inflammation of the middle ear resulting from differences between atmospheric pressure and pressure in the tympanic cavity and occurring in high-altitude flyers, caisson or tunnel workers, and deep-sea divers