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aurist

aurist

9.6
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːrɪst/
  • Archaic
translation icon : aurista
  • The aurist recommended a new treatment for his chronic ear infection.

Examples

  • The aurist recommended some tests for my ear pain.

  • I need to see an aurist about my hearing.

  • In the 19th century, an aurist would often treat patients with hearing loss.

  • She visited an aurist to seek advice about her persistent ear pain.

  • The aurist diagnosed her with an ear infection and prescribed medication.

  • After struggling with hearing loss, he decided to consult an aurist for expert advice.

  • The aurist recommended using ear drops to relieve the patient's discomfort.

Synonyms

audiologist
vsaurist
2 4.2

A person who tests and treats hearing and balance problems

focuses on medical ear diseases beyond only hearing and balance issues
ear doctor
vsaurist
1 2.3

A doctor who treats ear problems and helps with hearing

centers on treating ear conditions rather than emphasizing diagnosis
ear specialist
vsaurist
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A doctor who treats ear problems and checks hearing

is the same role but described using the word doctor
otologist
vsaurist
  • Specialized
8.0

A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss

focuses mainly on treatment rather than diagnosis

Surface Forms

aurist singular
aurists plural

Morphology

aurist = aural (semi-transparent) = aur + ist

The base 'aural' is clear, but the specific professional sense of 'aurist' is specialized.

Etymology

Aurist comes from the Latin auris meaning 'ear' and is the same root as aural. So an aurist is a doctor who treats ear problems.