otorrhea

/ɔtəˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a discharge of pus or blood from the ear, typically caused by an infection in the middle ear.

“The doctor ordered a CT scan to determine the cause of the patient’s otorrhea.”

2. noun

a discharge of pus or mucus from the ear, often associated with an ear infection or a middle ear problem.

“The pediatrician prescribed antibiotics to treat the child’s otorrhea.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • ear discharge
  • otorrhoea

Antonyms

  • normal ear function