otapostasis

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noun

The condition of abnormally protruding ears

OriginAncient Greek ἀπόστασις →
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Meanings

nounotapostasis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe condition of abnormally protruding ears

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
bat ear

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀπόστασις
  2. Englishotapostasis

From ot- + Ancient Greek ἀπόστασις (apóstasis).

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Translations

Māori taringa hōhō
  • taringa hōhōAbnormally protruding ears
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APA

otapostasis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otapostasis

MLA

“otapostasis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otapostasis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “otapostasis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otapostasis.

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