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ot/o — Ear

ot/o means ear. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: otic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Ear

• Ancient Greek: οὖς ὠτός (ous otos)

Examples and word parts

otic

Relating to the ear.

Word parts: ot (ear) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: ot-, oto-

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