periotic

adj, noun — 2 senses

periotic

adj

Etymology From peri- + otic.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Located in, or pertaining to, the inner ear.

periotic bone
periotic capsule

1 more example

periotic scalae

Derived terms: tympanoperiotic, tympano-periotic complex

periotic

noun

Etymology From peri- + otic.

1

A bone in the inner ear, the periotic bone.

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