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rhinolaryngology

rhinolaryngology

9.9
The study and treatment of nose, throat, and voice box problems
  • noun
  • /ˌraɪnoʊˌlɛrɪnˈɡɑlədʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rinolaringología
  • The doctor specializing in rhinolaryngology examined my sinuses and voice box.

Examples

  • Rhinolaryngology is crucial for diagnosing throat conditions like vocal nodules.

  • After my visit to the rhinolaryngology clinic, I learned how to care for my vocal health.

  • Rhinolaryngology.

    Academic text (2005)

Surface Forms

rhinolaryngology singular
rhinolaryngologies plural

Morphology

rhinolaryngology = laryngology (semi-transparent) = rhino + laryng + logy

The term is a learned medical formation: its parts clearly point to the nose and the larynx, but the specialized classical combining forms make it less accessible to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word rhinolaryngology joins rhino- ('nose'), laryng- ('voice box'), and -ology ('study of'), and the -ology part is the same 'study' you see in biology. So, rhinolaryngology literally means the 'study of the nose and voice box', which is why it names the medical field for nose and throat problems.