What is an otorhinolaryngologist?

Answer 1

Otorhinolarynology means "the study of ear, nose, and larynx."

The suffix -ology means "the study of."

The prefix oto- means "ear."

The prefix rhino- means "nose."

The prefix laryng- means "larynx."

Answer 2

I am daring to answer even though I am not an MD. '-scopy' implies a medical procedure and an instrument to perform it, as in colonoscopy or laryngoscopy, a visual examination of the colon or the larynx respectively. Otorhinolaryngo- is the beginning of a medical specialty sometimes commonly referred to as 'ear nose and throat'. There is no single procedure or instrument (-scopy) that would be used for a visual examination of the ears, nose and throat at the same time. That would be a very odd piece of equipment.

Answer 3

Ear, nose and throat disorders are so common that almost everyone can become a victim at some point of time or other. A random survey in rural India conducted by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NSBI) revealed that about 37% patients had ear problems, 24% had nasal issues and 17% were suffering from throat disorders. It is understandable because of the lack of health awareness in rural areas, and lower socio-economic level are one of the causes there. But the urban population also suffer from significant risk of getting ear, nose and throat disorders mainly due to high level of pollution and unhealthy lifestyle.

Ear, nose and throat related disorders are quite painful, and the patients may need medical intervention to get relief. According to ENT ailment researchers, there are ways to prevent the diseases, though it is not always possible as in the case of congenital (abnormality present from birth) conditions.

In most of the cases, the patients suffer from the ear, nose and throat disorders due to infection. In any case, prevention is better than cure. There are some things you can do to prevent ear, nose and throat disorders. In general, maintaining good personal hygiene and health can avoid any infection. For example, washing hands with soap frequently and not touching the mouth, nose, or ear can not only prevent ENT infections but a lot of other virus or bacteria borne diseases. Little children, particularly those going to elementary schools, find it challenging to learn acceptable hygiene practices. So, they are more prone to the conditions of ear, nose and throat.

Answer 4

Otolaryngologist: They are doctors who specialize in treating the ear, nose, and throat (of people.)

Answer 5

Otorhinolaryngology is the scientific study of diseases of the ear.

Answer 6

An otorhinolaryngologist studies the ear, nose, and/or throat

Answer 7

A physician trained in the management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat

Answer 8

Oto- means ear, rhino- means nose, largyngo- means larynx or voicebox. The suffix -ology means study of. So otorhinolaryngology means study of the ear, nose, and voicebox.