The medical term for inflammation of the middle ear is:

A) otitis externa
B) otosclerosis
C) otitis media
D) otoscopy


C
Explanation: The root ot means "ear" and the suffix -itis means "inflammation." Media indicates it is the middle ear as opposed to externa, involving the external auditory canal.

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy drugs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Health & Biomechanics

The ________ is the colored membrane attached to the ciliary body

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health & Biomechanics

You sprained your ankle while playing basketball and have been told to protect it for a week before gradually resuming activity. You are trying to decide what kind of activity to do while your sprained ankle heals. What is the most important consideration in picking an activity?

A. time of day to do activity B. non-weight-bearing activity C. cost of equipment D. type of clothing required

Health & Biomechanics

________ is the most common type of cancer found in American men

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health & Biomechanics