rhinologist
- noun
- /raɪˈnɑlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
- She consulted a rhinologist to find relief from her allergies that affected her sense of smell.
Examples
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The rhinologist examined her nose to determine the cause of her persistent sinus issues.
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After years of training, he became a skilled rhinologist, helping patients with various nasal concerns.
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One of the consultants (P.S.W.) was a dedicated rhinologist, while the other two regularly performed endoscopic surgery as part of their practices (W.S.M. and L.G.M.).
Academic text (2002) -
Articles on the effects of zinc oxide-eugenol paste in the sinus are more interesting from a rhinologist's point of view because some authors suggest that it is a cause of fungal growth.
Academic text (2004)
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 problems of the ear, nose, and throat, like infections or hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
rhinologist = rhinology (semi-transparent) = rhin + ology + ist
The word is built from the technical field term 'rhinology' plus '-ist', so the specialist meaning is inferable but still jargon-like for many learners.
Etymology
The word rhinologist comes from the Greek root rhino- meaning 'nose' (you see it in rhinoceros) and the ending -logist meaning 'one who studies' or 'specialist'. So a rhinologist is a medical doctor who treats diseases and problems of the nose.