French word

otite

Pronunciation

IPA/otit/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmiddle ear infection

Example

Le médecin a diagnostiqué une otite.

The doctor diagnosed a middle ear infection.

Illustration for otite (middle ear infection)

More examples

Il suit un traitement antibiotique pour son otite aiguë.

He is receiving antibiotic treatment for his acute middle ear infection.

Core concept

Inflammation and fluid trapped behind the eardrum, creating pressure and pain in the middle ear.

Common phrases

  • otite aiguë

    acute middle ear infection

  • traitement antibiotique de l'otite

    antibiotic treatment for a middle ear infection

  • récidive d'otite

    recurrence of a middle ear infection

Similar words

otite moyenne: Inflammation in the middle ear that may cause fluid behind the eardrum, discomfort, or fever.
otite externe: An infection and inflammation of the ear canal skin, often painful when touched.
otorrhée: Discharge of pus or other fluid from the ear.

Definition in French

Affection inflammatoire de l'oreille moyenne, souvent accompagnée d'une accumulation de liquide derrière le tympan et de douleur.

Word origin

French otite comes from medical Latin otitis, from Greek ot- meaning 'ear' and -itis meaning 'inflammation'.

Usage tips

  • Otite is feminine, so standard usage is une otite and une otite moyenne, not un otite.

Other meanings

  • ear infectionnoun

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