Question

which medical term does not mean pertaining to the ear?
a otic
b acoustic
c aural
d auricular

Explanation:

• Otic: Relates to the ear. For example, otic drops are ear drops.
• Aural: Means pertaining to the ear. "Aural examination" can refer to an ear - related check.
• Auricular: Also means related to the ear.
• Acoustic: Pertains to sound. It is more about the physical property of sound rather than directly related to the ear's structure or being "of the ear" in the same sense as the other terms.

Answer:

B. acoustic