Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oto

adjective
/ˈoʊ.təʊ/
Definition
Referring to the ear, particularly in a medical context.
Examples
  • Otoacoustic emissions are sounds generated by the inner ear.
  • He visited the oto specialist for his hearing concerns.
Meaning
The term ‘oto’ is often used in terms related to the ear or hearing, derived from ‘otology,’ the study of the ear and its diseases.
Synonyms
  • aural
  • auditory
  • ear-related