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OTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does otic mean? 

OTIC (adjective)
  The adjective OTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to near the earplay

  Familiarity information: OTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to near the ear

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

auricular; otic

Pertainym:

ear (the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium)


 Context examples 


FGF3 constitutes a signal for induction of the otic vesicle, the primordium of the inner ear.

(Fibroblast Growth Factor 3, NCI Thesaurus)

This category includes otic, nasal and ophthalmic agents.

(Agent Affecting Organs of Special Senses, NCI Thesaurus)



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