Adjective modifier

• serous: Tho antibiotics are frequently used for serous otitis, the benefit is often small and side effects or drug resistance may result.

• external: In cases of external otitis ( ear disease ) your veterinary surgeon will probably prescribe an antibiotic preparation.

Modifies a noun

• externa: Do not use in the treatment of otitis externa in animals with a ruptured ear drum.

• medium: Acute otitis media is a common reason for children being brought to their GP.

• interna: Other Hearing loss or deafness may also result from anoxia, anesthesia, trauma, or infections, such as otitis interna and meningitis.

• media.: Hurley G. ( 2002 ) ' Acute otitis media. ' Practice Nurse, 25; 5: 20-23.