Otitis Externa

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the outer ear and ear canal, which is most often caused by an infectious process. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain.

**Synonyms:** - External Ear Inflammation - External Ear Inflammation - External Otitis - External ear inflammation - Inflammation of External Auditory Canal - Inflammation of the External Auditory Canal