The difference between Auricular and Otic
When used as adjectives, auricular means of or pertaining to the ear, whereas otic means of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.
Auricular is also noun with the meaning: the little finger.
check bellow for the other definitions of Auricular and Otic
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Auricular as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the ear.
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Auricular as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.
Examples:
"The auricular nerves were damaged."
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Auricular as an adjective:
Told in the ear, i. e., told privately.
Examples:
"auricular confession to the priest"
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Auricular as an adjective:
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing.
Examples:
"auricular evidence"
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Auricular as an adjective:
Received by the ear; known by report.
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Auricular as an adjective (anatomy):
Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
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Auricular as a noun:
The little finger.
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Otic as an adjective (anatomy):
of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear
Examples:
"Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal."