Meaning & use

otic

adjective·Advanced

Relating to or affecting the ear, especially in medical contexts.

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The doctor prescribed otic drops to treat the child's ear infection.

The otic nerve carries signals related to hearing and balance.

A note on using this word

"Otic" is a technical, medical term rarely used outside clinical or scientific writing; "ear" or "aural" is more natural in everyday speech.

Words with a similar meaning

auralauricular

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