Formation of new bone, especially around the oval window, with resulting immobilization of the stapes, is known as:
A) Ménière disease.
B) External otitis.
C) Otosclerosis.
D) Swimmer's ear.

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Otosclerosis is the formation of new bone, especially around the oval window, which results in the immobilization of the stapes. This can lead to conductive hearing loss. Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. External otitis (also known as swimmer's ear) is an infection of the ear canal.

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