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Prootic

Pro-ö′tic

,
Adj.
[Pref.
pro-
+ Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], an ear.]
(Anat.)
In front of the auditory capsule; – applied especially to a bone, or center of ossification, in the periotic capsule.
–
Noun.
A prootic bone.

Definition 2024

prootic

prootic

English

Alternative forms

  • proötic

Adjective

prootic ‎(not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) In front of the auditory capsule.

Noun

prootic ‎(plural prootics)

  1. (anatomy) A bone, or centre of ossification, in the periotic capsule.

Etymology

pro- +‎ otic

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