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per⋅i⋅o⋅tic

  [per-ee-oh-tik, -ot-ik]
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–adjective Anatomy.
1. surrounding the ear.
2. noting or pertaining to certain bones or bony elements that form or help to form a protective capsule for the internal ear.
Origin:
1865–70; peri- + otic
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per·i·o·tic   (pěr'ē-ō'tĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Situated around the ear.

  2. Of or relating to the bones immediately around the inner ear.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: peri·otic
Pronunciation: "per-E-'Ot-ik
Function: adjective
: situated around the ear
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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periotic per·i·o·tic (pěr'ē-ō'tĭk)
adj.

  1. Situated around the ear.

  2. Of or relating to the bones immediately around the inner ear.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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