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ear, nose and throat en · NOUN

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1. (qualifier:generally used attributively, uncountable) Otorhinolaryngology; a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
   • Their airways will require attention from dedicated ear, nose, and throat and intensive care unit services in many instances during the first several days following the operative repair. 2007, Carl L. Backer, Constantine Mavroudis, Lauren D. Holinger, “64: Vascular Rings and Associated Malformations”, in Derek S. Wheeler, Hector R. Wong, Thomas P. Shanley, editors, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: Basic Science And Clinical Evidence, page 725:
   • 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:
   • 1989 February, advertisement, Professional Profiles, Cincinnati Magazine, page 133, Virtually all ear, nose and throat specialists routinely handle cases such as adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, nose bleeds, and sinus disease.

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otorhinolaryngology · otolaryngology