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otologic

otologic

8.0
About the ear and its problems
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊtəˈlɒdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : otológico
  • Dizziness is the most common otologic symptom noted.
  • otologic surgery
  • otologic procedure
  • otologic patient

Examples

  • Despite the development of sophisticated diagnostic procedures and treatments for other otologic diseases, tinnitus remains difficult to manage.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Otologic examination revealed bilateral chronic otitis media with abundant, stringy, mucopurulent discharge and extensive destruction of both tympanic membranes.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The Electrocochleogram, to be meaningful, should be performed during the time that the patient has otologic complaints.

    Academic text (1995)
  • In my opinion, the laser has proven itself to be an invaluable tool in otologic and neurotologic surgery.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Results demonstrate excellent biocompatibility and usefulness in otologic surgery.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Iatrogenic facial paralysis occurs in less than 4% of major otologic procedures.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Otolaryngologists are well aware of the otologic sequelae in patients with meningitis.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Our patient presented with symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and otologic complaints.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Otologic surgery was required in 9 early-group patients (41%) and in all 22 delayed-group patients (100%).

    Academic text (2006)
  • The doctor recommended several tests to diagnose her otologic condition.

Synonyms

auditory
vsotologic
  • Specialized
28 5.2

Relating to hearing or the way people hear sounds

concerns ear and its diseases rather than sensory function
otic
vsotologic
  • Specialized
1 8.6

Relating to the ear or the area around it

focuses on ear and its diseases rather than just anatomical location
auricular
vsotologic
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Relating to the ear or to hearing

centres on ear and its diseases rather than shape or hearing

Surface Forms

otologic positive

Morphology

otologic = otology (semi-transparent) = otology + ic

The form is a standard adjectival derivation from the medical noun 'otology', but the elements are technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

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'.