laryngologist
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- noun
- /ˌlɛrɪŋˈɡɒlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
- All speakers were assessed by an experienced laryngologist and one or more certified speech-language pathologists.
Examples
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Botox is very useful in the treatment of a variety of voice disorders, and it is a staple in most laryngologists' offices.
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Moreover, some people (particularly non-singers) may suffer vocal fold hemorrhage and recover without ever consulting a laryngologist.
Academic text (1996) -
Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive assessment by a specialist voice clinic team, consisting of a laryngologist and a speech therapist, but may also involve other professionals, including psychologists.
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Laryngologists have long been wary of potentially dangerous lesions such as vocal fold hemorrhage and mucosal tears in singers who develop sudden dysphonia.
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In 1904, G. Hudson Makuen, a Philadelphia laryngologist, described children with aprosexia as lacking the power of attention, concentration, and memory, making them "mentally lazy" (266).
Academic text (2014) -
Last week, I visited a laryngologist to get my sore throat checked and to ensure my vocal cords were healthy.
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The famous singer consulted a laryngologist after losing her voice during a concert.
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For her persistent throat problems, she made an appointment with a reputable laryngologist to get a proper diagnosis.
Synonyms
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A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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
Surface Forms
Morphology
laryngologist = laryngology (semi-transparent) = laryngo + log + ist
The target word is transparently built from the specialized base 'laryngology' plus '-ist', but the classical combining forms make it less obvious for an average learner.
Etymology
The word laryngologist breaks into laryng- meaning 'throat' and -logist meaning 'specialist', the same ending you see in biologist. So a laryngologist is a 'throat specialist', a doctor who treats the larynx and voice problems.