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