otosclerosis
/ˌoʊtoʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss.
- Otosclerosis often runs in families and can affect one or both ears.
- Her doctor diagnosed her with otosclerosis after she noticed she was having trouble hearing conversations.
- Surgery can sometimes help people with otosclerosis regain some of their hearing.