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otic
1[ oh-tik, ot-ik ]
adjective
- of or relating to the ear; auricular.
-otic
2- an adjective suffix of Greek origin, often corresponding to nouns ending in -osis, denoting a relationship to an action, process, state, or condition indicated by the preceding element: hypnotic; neurotic . -tic.
-otic
1suffix forming adjectives
- relating to or affected by
sclerotic
- causing
narcotic
otic
2/ ˈɒtɪk; ˈəʊtɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to the ear
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Other Words From
- pre·otic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of otic2
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Origin of otic1
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Example Sentences
The exoccipital extends laterally, occupying the posterior face of the otic capsule.
Both epi-otic and pterotic are drawn out into rather prominent backwardly-projecting processes.
In front of the exoccipital is the large pro-otic pierced by two prominent foramina.
Between the pro-otic and opisthotic as seen in a longitudinal section of the skull is a large opening constricted in the middle.
Three bones, the epi-otic, opisthotic and pro-otic, together form the auditory or periotic capsule of each side.
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