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Cholesteatoma

Definition:

Cholesteatoma is a rare and non-cancerous growth that can form in the middle ear behind the eardrum.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense:

   A benign skin growth in the middle ear

   Sample Sentence:

   His recurrent ear infections eventually led to the development of a cholesteatoma.

2. Sense:

   A collection of keratinized skin cells in the middle ear

   Sample Sentence:

   The surgeon removed the cholesteatoma to prevent further damage to the ear.

3. Sense:

   A potentially destructive condition requiring medical attention

   Sample Sentence:

   If left untreated, a cholesteatoma can cause hearing loss and other complications.

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