An inflammation and infection of the epithelium of the auricle and ear canal called "swimmer's ear" is also termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
external otitis
"Swimmer's ear," or external otitis, is an inflammation and infection of the epithelium of the auricle and ear canal. It occurs in summer months and is associated with contaminated water.
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