An infection of the middle ear is called _____.
A) otitis media
B) otosclerosis
C) tinnitus
D) presbycusis

Question

An infection of the middle ear is called _____.​
A) ​otitis media
B) ​otosclerosis
C) ​tinnitus
D) ​presbycusis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Otitis media specifically refers to an infection of the middle ear, whereas the other options refer to different hearing-related conditions (otosclerosis involves abnormal bone growth in the ear, tinnitus is a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, and presbycusis is age-related hearing loss).

An Infection of the Middle Ear Is Called _____