opisthotic

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noun

The inferior and posterior of the three elements forming the periotic bone. It is found in crocodiles and dinosaurs, among other species.

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Meanings

nounopisthotic (plural opisthotics)

plural opisthotics

  1. anatomyThe inferior and posterior of the three elements forming the periotic bone. It is found in crocodiles and dinosaurs, among other species.

Origin

From opisth- (“posterior”) + otic (“ear”).

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APA

opisthotic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opisthotic

MLA

“opisthotic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opisthotic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “opisthotic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opisthotic.

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