Otitis externa: Infection of the outer ear canal. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Otitis externa is available below.
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Inflammation of the external auditory canal. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
Inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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