Inflammation of the brain by extension of the process from the middle ear and mastoid cells. ... Synonym: otocerebritis. ... Origin: oto-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(o″to-әn-sef″ә-li´tis) inflammation of brain extending from an inflamed middle ear.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′tō-en-sef′ă-lī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the brain by extension of the process from the middle ear and mastoid cells. Synonyms: otocerebritis
otoencephalitis Encephalitis resulting from otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear).