otologic
- adjective
- /ˌoʊtəˈlɒdʒɪk/
- Specialized
- Dizziness is the most common otologic symptom noted.
- otologic surgery
- otologic procedure
- otologic patient
Examples
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Despite the development of sophisticated diagnostic procedures and treatments for other otologic diseases, tinnitus remains difficult to manage.
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Otologic examination revealed bilateral chronic otitis media with abundant, stringy, mucopurulent discharge and extensive destruction of both tympanic membranes.
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The Electrocochleogram, to be meaningful, should be performed during the time that the patient has otologic complaints.
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In my opinion, the laser has proven itself to be an invaluable tool in otologic and neurotologic surgery.
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Results demonstrate excellent biocompatibility and usefulness in otologic surgery.
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Iatrogenic facial paralysis occurs in less than 4% of major otologic procedures.
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Otolaryngologists are well aware of the otologic sequelae in patients with meningitis.
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Our patient presented with symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and otologic complaints.
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Otologic surgery was required in 9 early-group patients (41%) and in all 22 delayed-group patients (100%).
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The doctor recommended several tests to diagnose her otologic condition.
Synonyms
Relating to hearing or the way people hear sounds
Relating to the ear or the area around it
Relating to the ear or to hearing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word otologic comes from the Greek root oto-, which means 'ear' and appears in words like otitis, a name for an ear infection, and otology, the study of the ear. So, otologic simply means 'relating to the ear or its diseases'.