Which of the following is a condition of increasing growth of spongy bone in the otic capsule?
A) Otitis media
B) Otitis externa
C) Ménière's disease
D) Otosclerosis

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Otosclerosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of spongy bone in the otic capsule, leading to a conductive hearing loss. This can be due to a genetic predisposition or to previous middle ear infections. Otitis media, otitis externa, and Ménière's disease do not involve abnormal growth of spongy bone in the otic capsule.

Which of the Following Is a Condition of Increasing Growth