Definition
Abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes gradual hearing loss.
Otosclerosis
Modern MedicalOtosclerosis is abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that stops one of the tiny hearing bones, the stapes, from moving freely. This causes hearing loss that comes on gradually, often in early adulthood, and may be accompanied by ringing in the ears. It tends to run in families. Hearing tests diagnose it, and hearing aids or surgery are common options.
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