oto-

oto-

a combining form meaning “ear,” used in the formation of compound words: otology.
Also, especially before a vowel, ot-.


Origin:
< Greek ōto-, combining form of oûs ear1
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Oto- is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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World English Dictionary
oto- or (before a vowel) ot-
 
combining form
indicating the ear: otitis; otolith
 
[from Greek ous, ōt- ear]
 
ot- or (before a vowel) ot-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek ous, ōt- ear]

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Medical Dictionary

oto- or ot-
pref.
Ear: otology.

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