otolaryngology
3 synonyms for otolaryngology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
otorhinolaryngology
ear, nose and throat
How to use otolaryngology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
otolaryngology department
otolaryngology clinic
It is a formal, technical term, and ENT is the everyday shorthand.
Etymology
It was built from the combining forms oto- meaning ear, laryngo- meaning throat, and -logy.
Full origin of otolaryngology →Frequently asked questions
What does otolaryngology mean?
It is the study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
What is another word for otolaryngology?
Common alternatives are otorhinolaryngology and ENT, short for ear, nose and throat.
What is an otolaryngologist?
It is a person who works in otolaryngology. The word is listed as a derived term.
