What does the cryptic crossword clue "In my past it involved inflammation of the eardrum (10)" mean?

The definition is "inflammation of the eardrum". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INMYPASTIT ("In my past it") [anagram: "involved"] = TYMPANITIS; definition: "inflammation of the eardrum" The answer is TYMPANITIS.

In my past it involved inflammation of the eardrum (10)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 11 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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