Definition

Related to the study of the ear and its diseases.

Example

The doctor specialized in otological treatments for hearing loss.

Conversation

I just read about some otological studies that focus on hearing loss.

Oh really? What did they find out?

They discovered some interesting links between age and otological health.

That sounds important! I didn't know it was such a big issue.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Otological → It is formed from "oto-" (from Greek "ous, otos", meaning ear) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "otological" refers to the study or science of the ear.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oto-' meaning ear and '-logical' meaning study — so otological is about the study of the ear.

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