otoscleroses
/ˌoʊtoʊskləˈroʊsiz/
noun
- A medical condition where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss.
- Her grandmother's hearing loss was caused by otoscleroses, not by aging alone.
- Many people with otoscleroses first notice difficulty hearing low-pitched sounds.
- The doctor explained that otoscleroses can often be treated with surgery.