Which of the following pathological conditions is the loss of mobility of the stapes?

A) anacusis
B) otitis media
C) otosclerosis
D) labyrinthitis


C) otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is the loss of the mobility of the stapes. Anacusis is the total absence
of hearing. Otitis media is a middle ear infection. Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection.

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