"otitis externa" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} otitis externa (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) An inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal, resulting in earache. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: external otitis, swimmer's ear
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