Which term denotes inflammation of the ear?

• A. Gastritis
• B. Urethritis
• C. Otitis
• D. Hepatitis

Answer: (C)

The term for inflammation of the ear is otitis. In medical language, the suffix -itis means inflammation, so otitis specifically refers to inflammation of ear tissues. Otitis can involve different parts of the ear, such as the outer ear (otitis externa) or the middle ear (otitis media), and it commonly presents with ear pain, a feeling of fullness, possible discharge, fever, or temporary hearing changes. The other terms refer to inflammation in different organs: gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, and hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.