aerotitis
|aer-o-ti-tis|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈtaɪtɪs/
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/ˌeərəʊˈtaɪtɪs/
ear inflammation from air pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'titis' from 'otitis' meaning 'inflammation of the ear'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotitis' was formed by combining 'aero' with 'otitis' to describe ear inflammation due to air pressure changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the ear due to air pressure changes', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the middle ear caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often experienced during air travel.
The passenger experienced aerotitis during the flight descent.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/08 14:52