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swimmer's ear |
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swimmer's ear Etymology: AS, swimman, to swim, eare , Usage notes: informal. otitis externa resulting from infection transmitted in the water of a swimming pool. See also otitis externa. swimmer's ear otitis externa. swimmer's ear Acute diffuse external otitis Sports medicine The most common form of external otitis, occurring primarily in summer swimmers Clinical Pain, serous, then seropurulent discharge Treatment Hospitalization, long-term
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