otolaryngology

/'outə,læriɳ'gɔlədʤi/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat: Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. A physician specializing in this field is called an otolaryngologist.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He decided to specialize in otolaryngology after his residency.
    • Advances in otolaryngology have improved treatments for chronic sinusitis.
    • The conference will feature the latest research in pediatric otolaryngology.
Advanced Usage
  • "Head and neck surgery": This term is often used in conjunction with otolaryngology, as otolaryngologists are also surgeons for this anatomical region.
    • His practice in otolaryngology includes complex head and neck surgery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Otolaryngologist (n): A doctor who specializes in otolaryngology.
    • The otolaryngologist performed a successful tonsillectomy.
  • Otorhinolaryngology (n): A full, more technical synonym for otolaryngology, explicitly including the nose ("rhino-").
    • The department is formally named the Department of Otorhinolaryngology.
Synonyms
  • ENT (abbreviation for Ear, Nose, and Throat): A common informal term for the medical specialty.
    • She visited the ENT clinic for her hearing problem.
Noun
  1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat

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