otolaryngol
- noun
- /ˌoʊtəˈlɛrɪŋɡɒl/
- Jargon
:
otorrinolaringólogo
- If you have chronic ear infections, you might need to see an otolaryngol.
Examples
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I need to see an otolaryngol for my sinus problems.
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The otolaryngol recommended surgery to correct my breathing problems.
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My primary care physician referred me to an otolaryngol for my persistent sore throat.
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The otolaryngol recommended surgery for my ear issue.
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My primary care physician referred me to an otolaryngol for my persistent sore throat.
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If you have chronic ear infections, you might need to see an otolaryngol.
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The otolaryngol recommended surgery to correct my breathing problems.
Synonyms
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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9.9
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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2.6
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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7.1
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat, like infections or hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
otolaryngol = otolaryngologist (transparent) = oto + laryng + ol
Form is a straightforward clipped abbreviation of 'otolaryngologist' (a medical doctor), so the relation to the base is direct though the term itself is technical.
Etymology
Otolaryngol is a short form of otolaryngologist and breaks into oto- 'ear', laryngo- 'throat', and -logist 'specialist'. So, an otolaryngol is a doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems.