otolaryngology

(ōt′ō lar′iŋ gälə jē)

noun

the branch or practice of medicine dealing with disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

Origin: oto- + laryngology

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See otolaryngology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Also called otorhinolaryngology.

Related Forms:

  • oˌto·lar·ynˌgo·logˈi·cal (-lə-rĭngˌgə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • oˌto·larˌyn·golˈo·gist noun

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