What does "otic" mean?

Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.

What is a synonym for "otic"?

Common synonyms include: acoustic, acoustic, acoustical, audible, auditory, auditory.

//ˈəʊ.tɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear. not-comparable
"Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal."

Adjective

"Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal."

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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