What is a definition of otolaryngology?

ENT: Oto = ear. Laryn = larynx=voice box implying throat, ology = study of. Used to be otorhinolaryngology with rhino = nose, so otolaryngology is the study of ear, nose and throat diseases. Often the term now is otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, since ents take care of other diseases of the head and neck including diseases of the sinuses, neck, and skull base.

Otolaryngologist: An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in treating disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.

Definition: Technically speaking, otolaryngology is the studying ears and throat conditions. However it is known to also include diseases of the nose and neck as well as conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid, and windpipe.A more complete term would be "otorhinolaryngology", but that is just too darn hard to remember.

Ear, nose, ; throat: It is the medical specialty relating to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Otolaryngologists treat both surgical and non surgical problems relating to the head and neck.

Ear, nose, & throat: Otolaryngologists, also known as ENT Surgeons (ear, nose, & throat) or Head & Neck Surgeons, provide medical and surgical care for disorders of the head & neck, EXCEPT eyes, brain/spinal cord, carotid arteries, and vertebrae. For example, we treat problems with ears/hearing, nose, throat, thyroid/parathyroid, voice box, sinuses, mouth, face, salivary glands, and head and neck cancer.

Definition: The study and practice of medicine and surgery related to ear, nose and throat diseases and disorders