Definition: abnormal growth of bone of the inner ear. This bone prevents structures within the ear from working properly and causes hearing loss. For some people with otosclerosis, the hearing loss may become severe. About.com has an article on otosclerosis.
Otosclerosis
By Jamie Berke, About.com
Updated: December 23, 2007
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