Special Senses
mastoiditis
mas-toy-DY-tis
StatusNew
Definition
Infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear
PathologySpecial Senses
Breakdown
Etymology
Greek: mastoid/o (mastoid) + -itis (inflammation)
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