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otic bone

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈəʊtɪk bəʊn/
  • /ˈotɪk bəʊn/

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noun

Meaning 1

A bone inside the ear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • The otic bones include the tympanic bulla, the periotic, and the three auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes).

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From otic + bone.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuuloluu — bone inside the ear
  • Polish: kość (wewnątrz ucha) — bone inside the ear