otic bone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈotɪk bəʊn/
- /ˈəʊtɪk bəʊn/
Etymology
From otic + bone.
Meanings
-
A bone inside the ear.
The otic bones include the tympanic bulla, the periotic, and the three auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| otic bones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
ossicle · ossiculum · auditory ossicle · ear bone · auditory bone (bone inside the ear) · bonelet
Translations (2)
fi kuuloluu (bone inside the ear) · pl kość (wewnątrz ucha) (bone inside the ear)