Otitis
/əʊˈtaɪtɪs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Otitis is specifically used in medical or formal health discussions, not casual conversation. 
During the check-up, the pediatrician confirmed it was otitis.
Pro Tip 2/3Cause Clarification
Otitis is the condition, not the cause; it indicates inflammation, often due to infection. 
Otitis can result from a bacterial or viral infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Variations
Otitis can be 'acute' for a short-term issue or 'chronic' if it lasts or recurs often. 
She's suffering from chronic otitis; it keeps coming back.