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rhinolaryngologist

rhinolaryngologist

9.9
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat, like infections or hearing loss
  • noun
  • /ˌraɪnoʊˌlɛrɪnˈɡɒlədʒɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rinolaringólogo
  • The rhinolaryngologist performed a thorough examination of my throat and nasal passages.

Examples

  • I need to see a rhinolaryngologist for my sinus issues.

  • Many hospitals have a rhinolaryngologist available for complex ear, nose, and throat cases.

  • After experiencing chronic sinus issues, she consulted a rhinolaryngologist for specialized treatment.

  • The rhinolaryngologist recommended surgery for my tonsils.

  • After experiencing chronic sinus issues, she consulted a rhinolaryngologist for specialized treatment.

  • Many hospitals have a rhinolaryngologist available for complex ear, nose, and throat cases.

  • The rhinolaryngologist performed a thorough examination of my throat and nasal passages.

Synonyms

ENT
vsrhinolaryngologist
3 3.5

A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems

is the full term used in formal technical contexts
otolaryngologist
vsrhinolaryngologist
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat

has identical meaning but uses a different technical term
ear-nose-and-throat doctor
vsrhinolaryngologist
1 2.6

A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat

is the scientific term for the same specialist
ENT man
vsrhinolaryngologist
  • Informal
1 7.1

A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat

refers to the specialist role without indicating gender
otorhinolaryngologist
vsrhinolaryngologist
  • Specialized
9.9

A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems

focuses on diagnosis and treatment without naming surgery

Surface Forms

rhinolaryngologist singular
rhinolaryngologists plural

Morphology

rhinolaryngologist = rhinolaryngology (semi-transparent) = rhino + laryngo + log + ist

Adding '-ist' to the medical specialty name yields the specialist who practices in that field.

Etymology

Rhinolaryngologist breaks into rhino- 'nose', laryng- 'voice box or throat', and -ologist 'specialist', like in biologist. So, a rhinolaryngologist is a doctor who treats the nose and throat, and often the ear too.