<prompt> Otospongiosis is -Autosomal dominantAutosomal recessiveX-linked dominantX-linked recessive  <response>: Otosclerosis otospongiosis is abnormal bone deposition in the middle ear about the rim of the oval window into which the footplate of stapes fit.This results in conductive deafnessIn most instances it is familial, following autosomal dominant transmission with variable penetrance. 