otic

[ oh-tik, ot-ik ]

/ ˈoʊ tɪk, ˈɒt ɪk /

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adjective Anatomy.

of or relating to the ear; auricular.

Nearby words

othman, othman i, othniel, otho i, othoniel, otic, otic capsule, otic ganglion, otiose, otis, otitic meningitis

Origin of otic

From the Greek word ōtikós, dating back to 1650–60. See ot-, -ic

Related forms

pre·o·tic, adjective

Definition for otic (2 of 2)

-otic

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.See also -tic.

Origin of -otic

From the Greek suffix -ōtikos

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Examples from the Web for otic

Its upper end exhibits a tendency to divide into two processes, corresponding with the pedicle and otic processes of the Amphibia.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
The foot very often becomes richly ciliated, and otic vesicles are early developed in it (fig. 101, ot).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
The muscle also has an origin from the otic process of the quadrate, partly fleshy and partly by a slight aponeurosis.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves|Robert L. Merz
The operculum expands medially to merge with the main part of the otic capsule (Fig. 20g).
Cranial Osteiology of the Hylid Frog, Smilisca baudini|Linda Trueb

The posterior wall of the otic capsule we have designated opisthotic in the figure.
A New Order of Fishlike Amphibia From the Pennsylvanian of Kansas|Theodore H. Eaton

British Dictionary definitions for otic (1 of 2)

otic

/ (ˈəʊtɪk, ˈɒtɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the ear

Word Origin for otic

C17: from Greek ōtikos, from ous ear

British Dictionary definitions for otic (2 of 2)

-otic

suffix forming adjectives

relating to or affected bysclerotic

causingnarcotic

Word Origin for -otic

from Greek -ōtikos

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Medicine definitions for otic (1 of 2)

otic

[ ō′tĭk, ŏt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or located near the ear; auricular.

Medicine definitions for otic (2 of 2)

-otic

suff.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a specified condition or process:anabiotic.

Having a specified disease or abnormal condition:epizootic.

Characterized by an increase or formation of a specified kind:leukocytotic.