ear specialist
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3.5
- noun
- /ɪr ˈspɛʃəˌlɪst/
- Specialized
:
especialista en oídos
- The ear specialist recommended a series of hearing tests for the patient.
Examples
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I need to see an ear specialist.
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The athlete frequently consulted an ear specialist due to his recurrent ear infections.
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After months of discomfort, John finally saw an ear specialist who diagnosed an inner ear infection.
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My mother made an appointment with an ear specialist to check her hearing problems.
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The ear specialist recommended surgery.
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If you have trouble hearing, you should visit an ear specialist to check your condition.
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After experiencing persistent pain, she finally made an appointment with an ear specialist.
Synonyms
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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4.2
A person who tests and treats hearing and balance problems
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2.3
A doctor who treats ear problems and helps with hearing
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2.6
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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9.9
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat, like infections or hearing loss
How Experienced
- Specialized
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3.5
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4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'ear' (the hearing organ) + 'specialist' (a physician focused on a specific field). The noun phrase pattern 'X specialist' commonly denotes a professional who specializes in X across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Ear specialist comes from the simple image of a doctor who cares only for the ear. A specialist is someone who knows a lot about one area, so an ear specialist is 'a doctor who treats ear problems'.