microtia

Term: microtia

Literally meaning: “ small ears”

Origin: Anc Greek

μικρο-/-micro(small)

+(ους,ωτός)/ous-otos(genitive)(=ear)

+(-ια)/(-ia)(=greek suffix for naming diseases)

Coined/History

Definition

The congenital malformation of  the pinna, the external portion of the ear, which is presented with variation in auricle size.  This deformity is often associated with atresia or stenosis of the ear canal.