Etymology Mid 17th century borrowed from Ancient Greek ὠτῐκός (ōtĭkós, “of or for the ear”), from οὖς (oûs, “ear”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).
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Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.