As mentioned above, mastoiditis most often develops as a result of a middle ear infection. Bacteria from the middle ear can travel into the air cells of the mastoid bone. In addition, a type of skin cyst in the middle ear, called a cholesteatoma, may block drainage of the ear, leading to mastoiditis. Mastoiditis symptoms may include: Fever, irritability, and lethargy.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a streak is a flash of light or a long thin line that stand out in color or texture from its surroundings. An example of a streak is a strip of red in otherwise blonde hair.
Streaking is distinct from naturism or nudism in that streakers usually intend to be noticed and may choose a place with a large audience for their act, regardless of the risk of arrest (sometimes even intending to be remanded into police custody), whereas naturists and nudists generally prefer to be left in peace.