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proˈotic, a. and n. Comp. Anat.|prəʊˈəʊtɪk, -ˈɒtɪk|
[f. Gr. πρό, pro-2 + οὖς, ὠτ- ear + -ic.]
A. adj. That is in front of the ear; applied distinctively to one of the three bones which together form the periotic capsule.
1870Rolleston Anim. Life 43 A glenoid cavity which is formed..by the squamosal, opisthotic, and prootic bones. 1875Huxley in Encycl. Brit. I. 751/1 The hyoidean arch..almost always becomes connected with the pro-otic region of the skull.
B. n. The pro-otic bone.
1870Rolleston Anim. Life 25 One for the prootic and the other for the squamosal. 1872Mivart Elem. Anat. 106 The Pro-otic is the largest and most important element of the three in Vertebrates below Mammals. |