prootic

1 of 2

adjective

pro·​otic

(ˈ)prō+

: of or relating or adjacent to a prootic bone or center : being a prootic part

prootic

2 of 2

noun

plural -s

: a prootic part (as a bone or cartilage)

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pro- + -otic (of the ear)

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