Progressive deafness of the ear that is caused by a hardening condition is known as:

A) fenestration.
B) mastoidalgia.
C) Ménière's disease.
D) otosclerosis.


D
Explanation:
A) Fenestration is making a new opening in the labyrinth.
B) Mastoidalgia is pain in the mastoid bone.
C) Ménière's disease causes a host of symptoms related to the volume of fluid in the labyrinth.
D) Correct.

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