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Otic vs Auricular - What's the difference?

otic | auricular | Synonyms |

Auricular is a synonym of otic.



In anatomy terms the difference between otic and auricular

is that otic is of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear while auricular is pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

As a noun auricular is

the little finger.

otic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (label) of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear
    • Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.

    Synonyms

    * acoustic * auditory * auricular

    Derived terms

    * otic bone * otic capsule * otic ganglion * otitis * otolith * otology * otolaryngology * otorhinolaryngology * otoscope * otosclerosis * otosis * periotic

    auricular

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to the ear
  • Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing
    • The auricular nerves were damaged.
  • Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest.
  • Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.
  • Received by the ear; known by report.
  • (anatomy) Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

    • Synonyms

    * (of or pertaining to the ear) otic, auditory

    Derived terms

    * postauricular * preauricular * supraauricular

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The little finger.

    • Synonyms

    * ear-finger, ear finger * fourth finger * little finger * mercurial finger * pinkie