Daily Editorial

Origin: The word OT originated from the Greek word OTOS which is derived from word OUS means Ear.
The words derived from this possess the above meaning.
Words:
Anotia = A rare congenital deformity that involves the complete absence of the outer ear
Microtia = A congenital deformity where the external ear is underdeveloped
Myosotis = A plant of a genus which includes the forget-me-nots
Otic = Relating to the ear
Otitis = Inflammation of the ear
Otoconium = A solid or semisolid body occurring in the labyrinth of animals
Otolith = Each of three small oval calcareous bodies in the inner ear of vertebrates
Otology = The study of the anatomy and diseases of the ear.
Otopathy = A disease of the ear
Otoplasty =A surgical operation to restore or enhance the appearance of an ear
Otosclerosis = A hereditary disorder causing progressive deafness due to overgrowth of bone in the inner ear
Otoscopy = An examination that involves looking into the ear with an instrument called an otoscope
Ototomy = Incision of the ear.