Otologist
Otologist
Otologist (pronunciation: /oʊˈtɒlədʒɪst/) is a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear. The term is derived from the Greek words "oto" meaning ear and "logos" meaning study.
Etymology
The term "otologist" is derived from two Greek words. The first, "oto", translates to "ear" in English. The second, "logos", translates to "study". Combined, they form "otologist", which can be interpreted as "one who studies the ear".
Related Terms
- Otolaryngology: A surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.
- Audiologist: A healthcare professional who identifies, assesses, and manages disorders of the auditory and balance systems.
- Tympanoplasty: A surgical operation to reconstruct the eardrum and/or the small bones of the middle ear.
- Otosclerosis: A condition that causes hearing loss due to the ear's inability to amplify sound.
- Cochlear Implant: A device that can be surgically implanted into a person's ear to help them hear.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Otologist
- Wikipedia's article - Otologist
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