Otolaryngologist
Otolaryngologist
An Otolaryngologist (pronounced: oh-toe-lair-in-GOLL-oh-jist) is a medical specialist who is trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
Etymology
The term "Otolaryngologist" is derived from the Greek words 'oto' meaning ear, 'laryngo' meaning larynx or throat, and 'logist' meaning someone who studies or has knowledge of a particular kind of science.
Related Terms
- Otolaryngology: The branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
- Rhinology: The study of the nose and its diseases.
- Laryngology: The study of the larynx and its diseases.
- Audiology: The study of hearing disorders.
- Otology: The study of the ear and its diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Otolaryngologist
- Wikipedia's article - Otolaryngologist
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