noun
- a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the ear
Usage: also called an otologist or ear specialist
Examples
- She visited an aurist after experiencing persistent hearing loss.
- The aurist examined her ears and diagnosed a middle ear infection.
- My doctor referred me to an aurist for my chronic ear problems.
- The aurist recommended surgery to repair the damaged eardrum.
- He has been working as an aurist in the hospital for over ten years.