noun
- Plural of otosclerosis; abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes progressive hearing loss.
Usage: Medical term; Usually used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The audiologist explained that otoscleroses affect the tiny bones in the ear.
- Several patients in the study were diagnosed with otoscleroses at different stages.
- Otoscleroses can be treated surgically if they progress significantly.
- The doctor noted that otoscleroses tend to run in families.
- Early detection of otoscleroses may help prevent severe hearing loss.