An overgrowth of bone tissue in the ear that prevents the stapes from transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
otosclerosis
Otosclerosis occurs when bone tissue grows abnormally around the stapes (stirrup).
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