Meaning & use
otic
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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