otorhinolaryngology

/'outə,rainəlæriɳ'gɔlədʤi/

Thân thiện

A doctor of otorhinolaryngology examines a patient's throat with a light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat: "Otorhinolaryngology" is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ears, nose, and throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck.

Usage

• This is a formal, technical term used primarily in medical contexts. It is often abbreviated as ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) in general usage.
• It is used to refer to the field of study, the medical practice, or the department within a hospital.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She decided to specialize in otorhinolaryngology after medical school.
  • The conference will feature the latest research in otorhinolaryngology.
  • Patients with chronic sinusitis are often referred to an otorhinolaryngology clinic.

Advanced Usage

• "Head and Neck Surgery": This phrase is often coupled with "Otorhinolaryngology" to describe the full scope of the specialty, which includes surgical procedures.
  • He is a surgeon in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• ENT (abbreviation): A common abbreviation for "Ear, Nose, and Throat," serving as a more accessible term for otorhinolaryngology.
  • I have an appointment with the ENT specialist next week.
• Otorhinolaryngologist (noun): A doctor who specializes in otorhinolaryngology.
  • The otorhinolaryngologist performed a thorough examination of my vocal cords.

Synonyms

• ENT medicine: A synonym emphasizing the three primary anatomical areas.
• Otolaryngology: A slightly shorter, synonymous term that is commonly used interchangeably with "otorhinolaryngology."

Học thuật

Noun

1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rhinolaryngology
• otolaryngology