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Otc has 5 different meanings across 3 categories:

Adjective · Proper Noun · Prep_phrase

Definitions
Noun
1

Initialism of Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency.

"The newborn screening test revealed an otc disorder, confirming a diagnosis of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency in the infant."

In plain English: Otc is short for over-the-counter, which means you can buy certain medicines and products at regular stores without needing a doctor's prescription.

"He bought some ibuprofen at the pharmacy without needing a prescription, which made it an otc option for his headache."

Adjective
1

(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange

"over-the-counter stocks"

2

Initialism of over-the-counter.

"The patient was prescribed otc medication to manage his mild allergies without a doctor's visit."

In plain English: Otc means something that is done without following official rules or procedures.

"The store sells cheap otc painkillers without needing a prescription."

Proper Noun
1

Initialism of Officers Training Corps. (part of the British Army)

"Many young recruits joined the OTC to gain military training before enlisting in the regular army."

Prep_phrase
1

Initialism of on the cheek.

"The nurse gently placed her hand otc to comfort the crying child."

Example Sentences
"The store sells cheap otc painkillers without needing a prescription." adj
"He bought some ibuprofen at the pharmacy without needing a prescription, which made it an otc option for his headache." noun
"The patient was sent home with an over-the-counter pain reliever for his headache." noun
"She stocked up on otc medications before the pharmacy ran out of stock." noun
"Most people prefer to treat minor colds at home using simple otc remedies instead of seeing a doctor immediately." noun
See Also
over counter ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
rotc
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