otosyphilis

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What does otosyphilis mean?

Otological syphilis: the otological component or manifestations of syphilis; syphilis's effects on the ears. In modern nosology not entirely distinct from the rest of neurosyphilis; sometimes formerly differentiated as, or in parallel with, parasyphilis.

Where does otosyphilis come from?

From oto- + syphilis.

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