Periotic
[per-ee-oh-tik, -ot-ik] /ˌpɛr iˈoʊ tɪk, -ˈɒt ɪk/
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.
/ˌpɛrɪˈəʊtɪk; -ˈɒtɪk/
adjective
1.
of or relating to the structures situated around the internal ear
2.
situated around the ear
periotic per·i·o·tic (pěr’ē-ō’tĭk)
adj.
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