Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Otomakoan Of or relating to a long-extinct Venezuelan language family comprising the languages Otomaco and Taparita. Otoman Osman I (d. 1323/4), founder of the Ottoman Empire. otomandibular Relating to the ear and mandible. Otomanguean A large language family comprising several families of Native American languages. Otomangueanist A linguist who specialises in studying Otomanguean languages. otomassage The application of passive motion to the tympanic membrane and auditory ossicles. otomastoid Relating to the ear and the mastoid process otomastoiditis An inflammation of the mastoid air cells. otometric Of or pertaining to otometry. otometry A method of setting hearing aid gain based on most comfortable loudness. Otomi A person belonging to the indigenous Otomi ethnic group of central Mexico. Otomian Relating to the Otomi people of Mexico. otomicroscope An otoscopic microscope otomicroscopic Relating to otomicroscopy otomicroscopically In an otomicroscopic manner otomicroscopy The diagnostic use of an otomicroscope otomorph Any fish of the cohort Otomorpha otomycosis a fungal infection in the outer canal of the ear otomycotic Relating to otomycosis. Oton A municipality of Iloilo, Philippines. Otonabee A river in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada, a tributary of the Trent River. otonal Exhibiting or relating to an otonality. otonality A family of pitches that can all be expressed as ratios with a specified fixed tone, such that all ratios have the same denominator. otonecine A pyrrolizidine alkaloid. otoneurologic Of or pertaining to neurologic aspects of hearing and the ear otoneurologically In terms of otoneurology. otoneurologist One who studies otoneurology. otoneurology The study of neurological aspects of hearing and the ear. otoneuroprotective Protecting the inner ear. otopalatodigital Relating to the ear, palate and fingers, but typically describing a dysplasia that affects these and other parts of the body otopathic Relating to otopathy. otopathogen Any material that causes an otopathy or otitis otopathogenic Relating to an otopathogen otopathological Relating to otopathology otopathology The study of diseases of the ear otopathy Any disease of the ear otopetrin Any of a group of transmembrane proteins associated with otoconia and with sensing the sour taste otopheidomenid Any mite in the family Otopheidomenidae. otophylloside A particular steroid glycoside. otophyma A cauliflower-like swelling of one or both ears, caused by sebaceous gland hypertrophy and hyperplasia. otophysan Any of the fish of the Otophysi series within the Ostariophysi superorder, also known as the Otophysa in some classifications. otophysic Of or pertaining to a connection between the swim bladder and inner ear in certain species of fish. otophysine Any fish of the series Otophysi otoplasty A procedure of plastic surgery used to change the appearance or shape of a person’s ears. otoprotectant Any material that protects the ear from damage otoprotection protection against ototoxicity otoprotective That protects against ototoxicity or other damage to the ear otopy A type of vector field defined on an open set of such that every vector in the field is tangent to the corresponding point in the set. otorhinogenic That originates in the ear and the nose otorhinolaryngeal otolaryngeal otorhinolaryngologic otorhinolaryngological otorhinolaryngological Of or pertaining to otorhinolaryngology. otorhinolaryngologically In terms of, or by means of, otorhinolaryngology. otorhinolaryngologist A doctor specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose, and throat. otorhinolaryngology Otolaryngology. otorhinological Relating to otorhinology otorhinology The study of (diseases of) the ear and nose otoro A particular fatty form of toro sushi. otorrhagia bleeding from the ear otorrhea Discharge of fluid from an external ear. Otosaka A surname from Japanese. otosalpingitis Inflammation of the Eustachian tube as a result of infection otosclerosis Sclerosis of the tissues of the labyrinth and middle ear. otosclerotic Relating to otosclerosis. otoscope An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear. otoscopic relating to otoscopy or otoscopes otoscopically By means of otoscopy or an otoscope otoscopist A person who uses an otoscope otoscopy The visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope otosenine An alkaloid found in ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris, syn. Senecio jacobaea). otosphenal basioccipital otosphenoidal Relating to the ear and the sphenoid bone otosphere A spherical collection of cochlear epithelial cells otospiralin A protein produced by fibrocytes of the inner ear otospondylomegaepiphyseal Relating to a rare inherited skeletal and auditory disorder characterized by abnormalities of the ears, spine, and enlarged epiphyses of long bones (megaepiphyseal changes), typically resulting in hearing loss, skeletal malformations, and short stature. otosteal An auditory ossicle. otosteon Synonym of otolith. otosurgeon A surgeon whose speciality is otosurgery otosurgery surgery to the (middle and inner) ear otosurgical Relating to otosurgery. otosyphilis Otological syphilis: the otological component or manifestations of syphilis; syphilis's effects on the ears. In modern nosology not entirely distinct from the rest of neurosyphilis; sometimes formerly differentiated as, or in parallel with, parasyphilis. ototopical Topical in the ear region, such as the ear canal. ototoxic Causing ototoxicity. ototoxically In an ototoxic manner ototoxicity Damage to the ear, specifically the cochlea and sometimes the vestibular system, by a toxin. ototoxin Any ototoxic agent. otovestibular Relating to the vestibule of the ear otoy new cocoyam Otranto A town in Apulia, Italy. Otrera the creator and first Queen of the Amazons Otrobanda A neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao otroversion The quality of being an otrovert. otrovert A person who is unable to feel a connection to social groups or collectives, as distinct from both an introvert and an extrovert. Otruba A surname from Czech. Otsego A city in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. Otselic A town and hamlet therein, in Chenango County, New York, United States. Otsosaht A First Nation group, now amalgamated with the Ahousaht, based on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. otsu In Old Japanese, one of two sets of vowels of uncertain pronunciation which fell together in modern Japanese. Otsuka A surname from Japanese. Otsukimi A moon-viewing festival in the fall (autumn). ott An otter. otta Flour. ottariid Any sea lion of the family Otariidae ottava One octave higher; as a marking, typically abbreviated 8va. Ottaviano A comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy. ottavino A miniature virginal, pitched one octave higher than the larger version. Ottawa A member of the Ottawa people. Ottawan A native or inhabitant of Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. Ottaway A surname from Norman. Ottawian Synonym of Ottawan; A denizen of Ottawa ottemannite An orthorhombic-dipyramidal reddish gray mineral containing sulfur and tin. Ottens A surname. otter An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae. Otterbourne A village and civil parish in City of Winchester district, Hampshire, England (OS grid ref SU4623). Otterburn A village and civil parish in Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NY8893). Otterden A civil parish (without a council) in Maidstone district, Kent, England. otteresque Resembling or characteristic of otters. Otterham A small village and civil parish in north Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX1690). otterhound A dog of a particular breed of scent hound, originating in Britain. ottering The hunting of otters. Otterington The area including the settlements and parishes of North Otterington and South Otterington in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district. otterish Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an otter. otterless Without otters. otterlike Resembling or characteristic of an otter (animal). ottermode A lean and physically-fit physique with well-defined muscles. otterpox A friction blister. Ottershaw A village in Runnymede borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref TQ0263). otterskin The pelt of an otter. ottersona A fursona that is an otter. Otterspool A suburban area with a promenade along the Mersey in the City of Liverpool, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ3785). Ottersweier A municipality in Rastatt District, western Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Ottertail A minor city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. ottertaur A taur with the lower body of an otter. Otterton A village and civil parish in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SY0885). ottery Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an otter. Ottesen A surname. Otteson A surname. Ottey A surname. Ottie A male given name. Ottilia A female given name. Ottilie A female given name from German. Ottiline A female given name of rare usage. Ottinger A surname from German. Ottis A male given name. Ottley A surname. Ottnangian An age from 18.3 to 17 million years ago, a subdivision of the Miocene. otto A male given name from the Germanic languages. Ottokar A male given name from German. Ottoline A female given name of rare usage. Ottomac A member of a people inhabiting the Orinoco Valley in South America.