Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word
Otosclerosis
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Abnormal bone formation within the ear
Combining form and definition: ot/o, “ear”; scler/o, “hard, sclera”
Suffix and definition: -osis, “condition of”
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