parotic

[ puh-roh-tik, -rot-ik ]

adjective

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. situated about or near the ear.

parotic

/ pəˈrɒtɪk /

adjective

1. situated near the ear

Word History and Origins

Origin of parotic¹

1855–60; < New Latin parōticus < Greek par- par- + ōtikós “of the ear”; oto-, -ic ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of parotic¹

C19: from New Latin paroticus, from Greek para- ¹(near) + -oticus, from ous ear

Example Sentences

The cranium is strongly ossified, and there are no parotic processes or interparietal foramen.

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Neither parotic processes nor an interparietal foramen occur.

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Parotidī′tis, Parotī′tis, inflammation of the parotic gland.

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