Mastoiditis

Pronunciation: /ˌmæstɔɪˈdaɪtəs/

Mastoiditis (noun)

  1. Inflammation and infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear, often caused by an untreated ear infection.

Examples

  • Mastoiditis is an ear bone infection that needs medical care.
  • An ear bone infection can cause pain, and mastoiditis is one example.