OTOPYORRHEA Meaning and
Definition
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Otopyorrhea is a medical term used to describe a condition characterized by the presence of pus in the ear canal or middle ear. It is a specific type of ear infection that involves the discharge of yellowish, foul-smelling pus from the ear. The term is derived from the Greek words "oto" meaning ear, "pyo" meaning pus, and "rrhea" meaning discharge.
The condition typically occurs as a result of an underlying ear infection, commonly caused by bacterial or fungal invasion. These infections can stem from various sources, such as otitis externa (infection of the outer ear canal), otitis media (infection of the middle ear), or chronic suppurative otitis media (persistent infection of the middle ear). Otopyorrhea is frequently associated with symptoms including pain, hearing loss, itching, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Treatment for otopyorrhea involves addressing the primary infection through the use of antibiotics or antifungal medications, depending on the causative agent. In some cases, the ear may need to be cleaned and drained to remove accumulated pus and debris. If left untreated, otopyorrhea can lead to complications such as mastoiditis (infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear), hearing loss, or rupture of the ear drum.
Overall, otopyorrhea is a specific term used to describe the presence of pus in the ear, indicating an underlying ear infection that requires appropriate medical intervention for proper management and prevention of long-term consequences.
Common Misspellings for OTOPYORRHEA
- otporrhea
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- ktopyorrhea
- ltopyorrhea
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Etymology of OTOPYORRHEA
The word "otopyorrhea" is derived from the combination of two Greek terms: "oto" meaning "ear" and "pyorrhea" meaning "discharge of pus". In medical terminology, the term is used to describe a condition in which there is a discharge of pus from the ear.
Similar spelling words for OTOPYORRHEA
- wheatberry,
- edper,
- ETDBR,
- atteberry,
- Otopyorriioea,
- ADHIBERE,
- Outpray,
- Whitebear,
- YTBR,
- ADIPOR1,
- Woodbury-type,
- OTPER,
- youtuber,
- ADPER,
- udaipur,
- ADEBAR,
- outbear,
- ADIPOR,
- wet bar,
- IETBBR,
- EUDEIPR,
- UDBR,
- Outpower,
- oduber,
- itabira,
- woodberry,
- Outbray,
- Outbar,
- woodbury,
- ottobre,
- witbier,
- Outpour,
- IDDPWR,
- eadburh,
- Outpeer,
- ediborah,
- otpor,
- atbara,
- wheat berry,
- IDPER,
- ADPPR,
- ADTPro,
- wheatbeer,
- etibar,
- Yutopar,
- ODBR,
- UDPYR,
- IATBR,
- UIDPR.
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