otology Syllabification: (o·tol·o·gy)Pronunciation: /ōˈtäləjē/Definition of otology noun the study of the anatomy and diseases of the ear. Derivatives otologicalPronunciation: /ˌōtəˈläjəkəl/ adjective otologistPronunciation: /-jist/ noun otology in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of otology in the British & World English dictionary