Anotia (`no ear`) describes a rare, congenital deformity, that involves the complete absence of the pinna, the outer projected portion of the ear, and narrowing or absence of the ear canal. This contrasts with microtia, in which a small part of the pinna is present. Anotia and microtia may occur unilaterally (only one ear affected) or bilaterall..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anotia
Congenital absence of one or both auricles of the ears. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + ous, ear ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973