otic

See also: -otic

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Mid 17th century borrowed from Ancient Greek ὠτῐκός (ōtĭkós, “of or for the ear”), from οὖς (oûs, “ear”) +‎ -ῐκός (-ĭkós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).

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otic (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
    Synonyms: acoustic, auditory, auricular
    Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.

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