ototopical

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adjective

Topical in the ear region, such as the ear canal.

“Ototopical antibiotics can fight some ear infections better than systemic antibiotics can.”

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Meanings

adjectiveototopical (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineTopical in the ear region, such as the ear canal.

    Ototopical antibiotics can fight some ear infections better than systemic antibiotics can.

Origin

From oto- + topical.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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