o·to·scle·ro·sis

(ō′tō-sklə-rō′sĭs)

A disease of the ear in which the movement of the stapes within the oval window becomes impeded by abnormal deposits of spongy bone, leading to a progressive loss of hearing.

o′to·scle·rot′ic (-rŏt′ĭk) adj.

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otosclerosis

(ˌəʊtəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs)

(Medicine) an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear which may cause hearing loss

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o•to•scle•ro•sis

(ˌoʊ tə sklɪˈroʊ sɪs)

n.

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

[1895–1900]

otosclerosis

The immobilization of the tiny stapes bone in the middle ear caused by the formation of excess bone tissue around the oval window, resulting in progressive deafness.

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Noun

otosclerosis - hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness

congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder - a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

Translations

отосклероз

o·to·scle·ro·sis

[MIM*166800]

n. otosclerosis, sordera progresiva debida a la formación de tejido esponjoso en el laberinto del oído.

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A curative treatment has not been defined for otosclerosis yet.

Does the Diameter of the Prosthesis Affect the Outcome of Stapedotomy?

HLA antigens and otosclerosis. A possible new genetic factor.

Association of Meniere disease with human leukocyte antigen in Taiwanese population

This pathology lies in the area of the left fissula ante fenestram, which is consistent with fenestral otosclerosis. The contralateral otic capsule demonstrates the normal dense appearance of endochondral bone.

Fenestral otosclerosis

Cochlear and labyrinthine otosclerosis causing sensorineural type of hearing loss is due to otospongiotic foci in labyrinthine capsule or due to enzymatic impairment in membranous cochlea.

ENDOSCOPIC STAPEDOTOMY--OUR EXPERIENCE

If early hearing loss or otosclerosis runs in the family, get regular hearing tests from a younger age and reduce exposure to loud noises.

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The causes of BPPV include inner ear diseases such as head trauma, vestibular neurinitis, labyrinthitis, and Meniere's disease; middle ear diseases such as chronic otitis media, otosclerosis, or surgeries performed for these diseases; upper respiratory tract infections; prolonged surgery; and prolonged bed rest.

Comparison of the effectiveness of Brandt-Daroff Vestibular training and Epley Canalith repositioning maneuver in benign Paroxysmal positional vertigo long term result: A randomized prospective clinical trial

Elbaz, "Characteristics and postoperative course of tinnitus in otosclerosis," Otology & Neurotology, vol.

The Characteristic and Short-Term Prognosis of Tinnitus Associated with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

In addition to many systemic problems such as blue sclerosis, otosclerosis, cardiac diseases, elasticity in the joint and thinning of the fascia, it also causes the loss of the normal ossification of the endochondrial bone (1).

The Results of the Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Corkscrew Tipped Telescopic Nail/Osteogenezis Imperfektali Olgularda Tirbu[thorn]on Uclu Teleskopik Civi ile Tedavi Sonuclari

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence simulating otosclerosis. J Laryngol Otol Suppl.

Semicircular superior canal dehiscence: cases reports/Sindrome da deiscencia do canal semicircular superior: relato de dois casos

Clinical presentation includes audiological and vestibular symptoms that often mimic those of other middle and inner ear disorders such as otosclerosis [4, 5] and endolymphatic hydrops (EH) [6].

Unilateral Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome and Bilateral Endolymphatic Hydrops

He belonged to the American Neurological Society and served as President of the Otosclerosis Study Group in 1994.

William Morgan Jr., MD

Angie's existing hearing loss was a result of otosclerosis, a disorder that causes progressive deafness due to the overgrowth of bone in the inner ear.

'I lost my hearing in the space of a few hours'