The term "Otocranial" is a combination of the Greek words "ot(o)" meaning ear, and "cranial" meaning skull. The correct pronunciation of this word is /ˌotoʊˈkreɪniəl/ with the stress on the third syllable. The "oto" component is pronounced as "oh-toe" with a long "o" sound, while "cranial" is pronounced as "krey-nee-uhl" with the stress on the second syllable. "Otocranial" is a medical term that refers to conditions or treatments related to the skull and the ears, such as cranial nerve damage or ear infections.
Relating to the otocranium, osteotympanic.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.