ear, nose and throat
ear, nose and throat noun: otorhinolaryngology; a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
Noun
ear, nose and throat (uncountable, abbreviation ENT)
- Otorhinolaryngology; a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
- Virtually all ear, nose and throat specialists routinely handle cases such as adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, nose bleeds, and sinus disease.1989 February, advertisement, Professional Profiles, Cincinnati Magazine, page 133
- Dr. Wolfgang Renz, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon and a member of the Rotary Club of Pirmasens, Germany, found that although the siblings were profoundly deaf, common hearing aids could restore their hearing.2006 July, Joanna Hunkin, “In Focus: Treasure Islands”, in The Rotarian, page 32
- Synonyms:
- otorhinolaryngology, otolaryngology
Synonyms of ear, nose and throat
Forms of ear, nose and throat
| abbreviation | ENT |
|---|---|
| alternative form | ear, nose, and throat |
Questions about ear, nose and throat
- What does ear, nose and throat mean?
- Ear, nose and throat means otorhinolaryngology; a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
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- Ear, nose and throat is a noun.
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