-otic

an adjective suffix of Greek origin, often corresponding to nouns ending in -osis, denoting a relationship to an action, process, state, or condition indicated by the preceding element: hypnotic; neurotic. See -tic.

Origin:
< Greek -ōtikos

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-otic

—*suffix forming adjectives*
1.	relating to or affected by: sclerotic
2.	causing: narcotic

[from Greek -ōtikos]

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-otic is always a great word to know.

So is bezoar. Does it mean:

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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-otic suff.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a specified condition or process: anabiotic.
Having a specified disease or abnormal condition: epizootic.
Characterized by an increase or formation of a specified kind: leukocytotic.

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