periotic: Meaning and Definition of

per•i•o•tic

Pronunciation: (per"ē-ō'tik, -ot'ik), [key]
— adj. Anat.
  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.
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