noun
- a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear
Usage: also called an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) or otolaryngologist
Examples
- My daughter was referred to an otologist after experiencing chronic ear infections.
- The otologist examined the patient's ear canal using an otoscope.
- An otologist can treat conditions ranging from hearing loss to balance disorders.
- She decided to become an otologist because she wanted to help people with hearing problems.
- The otologist recommended surgery to repair the patient's eardrum.