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单词 periotic
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Definition of periotic in English:

periotic

noun pɛrɪˈɒtɪk
Anatomy Zoology
  • The bone forming the otic capsule of the inner ear, consisting of fused prootic, epiotic, and opisthotic bones.

adjective pɛrɪˈɒtɪk
Anatomy Zoology
  • Surrounding the ear, especially the inner ear; specifically designating each of the three bones (prootic, epiotic, and opisthotic) which constitute the otic capsule; designating the capsule itself.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From peri- + otic.

Definition of periotic in US English:

periotic

nounpɛrɪˈɒtɪk
Anatomy Zoology
  • The bone forming the otic capsule of the inner ear, consisting of fused prootic, epiotic, and opisthotic bones.

adjectivepɛrɪˈɒtɪk
Anatomy Zoology
  • Surrounding the ear, especially the inner ear; specifically designating each of the three bones (prootic, epiotic, and opisthotic) which constitute the otic capsule; designating the capsule itself.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From peri- + otic.

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