Tympanosclerosis is a condition caused by the hyalinization and subsequent calcification of the connective tissue beneath the surface of the tympanic membrane and middle ear, which can sometimes have a detrimental effect on hearing.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterVIII: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process 2 Sources
1. Wikidata: Tympanosclerosis
WikidataWikidata P279 (body-system: otic)Quote, Wikidata P279 (body-system: otic)
Subclass of: tympanic membrane disease
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter VIIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter VIII
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
Tympanosclerosis (Wikipedia)
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