Definition: When the ear becomes filled with a sticky fluid that can cause conductive (temporary) hearing loss. The related About.com article on Types and Degrees of Hearing Loss has some information on conductive hearing loss.
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By Jamie Berke, About.com
Updated December 04, 2008
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