The root 'ot(o)' represents which anatomical part?

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The root 'ot(o)' represents which anatomical part?

Explanation:
In medical terminology, combining forms point to a body part, and oto- specifically means ear. That’s why terms like otitis, otoscope, and otoplasty all relate to the ear. It isn’t used for the mouth (which would use stomato- or oral-), nor for oxygen (oxygen isn’t a body part and its root isn’t oto-), nor for the ovary (ovarian or oophor- would be used).

In medical terminology, combining forms point to a body part, and oto- specifically means ear. That’s why terms like otitis, otoscope, and otoplasty all relate to the ear. It isn’t used for the mouth (which would use stomato- or oral-), nor for oxygen (oxygen isn’t a body part and its root isn’t oto-), nor for the ovary (ovarian or oophor- would be used).

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