ear doctor
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2.3
- noun
- /ɪr ˈdɑktər/
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- They sent me down to the clinic over here, to the ear doctor there.
Examples
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I hadn't been to an ear doctor once in my life.
Fiction book (2002) -
"I didn't hear any of the details." "Have you ever been to an ear doctor?"
Fiction book (2002) -
He was an ear doctor, after all, and must know how much tamping one drum could take.
Fiction book (1996) -
My friend recommended me to see an ear doctor to check my hearing.
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After experiencing persistent ear pain, I finally made an appointment with an ear doctor.
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The ear doctor diagnosed my condition and prescribed medication to help with the infection.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who treats sick or injured people
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3.8
A doctor who finds what is wrong and treats sick or injured people
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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4.2
A person who tests and treats hearing and balance problems
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear problems and checks hearing
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2.6
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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9.9
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
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
How Specialized
- Specialized
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3.5
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2.3
- Specialized
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2.7
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear' is directly and compositionally derived from 'ear' (the body organ) + 'doctor' (medical professional). This noun+noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern for specialist professionals, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Ear doctor comes from the simple image of a doctor who cares for the ear. So it means 'a doctor who treats ear problems'.