otolaryngologist

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). This medical field is formally known as otolaryngology.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • I have a persistent sinus infection, so my primary care doctor referred me to an otolaryngologist.
    • The otolaryngologist performed a thorough examination of my vocal cords.
    • She is a highly respected otolaryngologist who specializes in pediatric ear disorders.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in formal medical contexts. In common, everyday language, this specialist is more frequently called an ENT doctor or ENT specialist.
    • While "otolaryngologist" is the precise term, most people simply say they are going to see their ENT.
Variants and Related Words
  • Otolaryngology (n): The branch of medicine dealing with the ear, nose, and throat.
    • He studied otolaryngology for many years before starting his practice.
  • Otorhinolaryngologist (n): A full, technically precise synonym for otolaryngologist, incorporating the Greek roots for ear (), nose (), and throat ().
  • ENT (n): A common abbreviation for Ear, Nose, and Throat, used as a shorthand for both the specialty and the specialist.
    • The ENT clinic was very busy.
Synonyms
  • ENT doctor: A common, less formal synonym.
  • ENT specialist: A clear descriptive synonym.
Noun
  1. a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat

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