otic
Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the earOf, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
UK/ˈəʊ.tɪk/US/ˈoʊ.tɪk/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.
of or relating to near the ear
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Mid 17th century borrowed from Ancient Greek ὠτῐκός (ōtĭkós, “of or for the ear”), from οὖMid 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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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or relating to near the ear:auricular