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Otic
Otic (pronounced: /ˈoʊtɪk/), derived from the Greek word "otikos", pertains to the ear or the sense of hearing. It is often used in medical terminology to refer to conditions, treatments, or anatomical structures related to the ear.
Etymology
The term "otic" originates from the Greek word "otikos", which means "of or pertaining to the ear". It is derived from "ous", the Greek word for "ear".
Related Terms
- Otitis: Inflammation of the ear. It can be further classified into Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear) and Otitis Externa (inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal).
- Otology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases.
- Otoscope: A medical device used to examine the ear.
- Otorhinolaryngology: Also known as ENT, it is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
- Ototoxicity: The property of being toxic to the ear, specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system.
- Otoacoustic Emission: Sounds generated within the inner ear that can be measured with a sensitive microphone placed in the ear canal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Otic
- Wikipedia's article - Otic
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