barotitis
|bar-o-ti-tis|
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/ˌbær.oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/
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/ˌbær.əʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/
ear pressure inflammation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barotitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'baros,' meaning 'weight' or 'pressure,' and 'itis,' a suffix used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
Historical Evolution
'baros' combined with the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology to form 'barotitis,' referring to pressure-induced ear inflammation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation due to pressure,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the ear caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often experienced during air travel or diving.
She experienced barotitis after the plane descended rapidly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 13:56