plural ENTs
: a physician specializing in medical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck : otolaryngologist
Otolaryngologists, commonly known as ear, nose and throat doctors or ENTs, treat diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, including problems with the sinuses and inner ear.—
Shelley Widhelm
Shelley WidhelmA second ENT thought the problem might be a blocked eustachian tube, which the doctor cleaned out.—Sandra G. Boodman
Sandra G. Boodman
ear, nose, and throat
Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) are extremely common and are often treated in an emergency department (ED) setting.—Mark S. Granick et al.
Mark S. Granick et al.Examples of ENT in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJeff Benjamin, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
According to a news release from festival organizer ENT Legends, Snoh Aalegra will headline the Friday, May 3 show and Kaytraminé, — the duo of Kaytranada and Aminé — will headline Saturday, May 4.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
If hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will probably refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor, or otolaryngologist.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
Further Reading Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US
In a short clinical report published in this week's issue, doctors in Tainan City, Taiwan, detail the case of a 64-year-old woman who sought care at an otolaryngology (ENT) clinic.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Oct. 2023
More recent testimonies, including that of pediatric ENT specialists, suggest that the 21-month-old might have accidentally caused his own death.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2023
In May 2021, while observing her foundation's wildlife efforts firsthand, the princess developed ENT problems that required a number of surgeries and extensive recoveries over a six-month period.
—Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
Ironically, a representative of Cochlear Americas Corp. was sharing the viral videos of this engaging young woman with UCSD Health’s Dr. Elina Kari, an ENT who specializes in treating disorders of hearing and the inner ear.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
His parents were advised to give him Ibuprofen and to bring the child to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.
—Fox News, 7 Mar. 2023
Noun
To kick off the new initiative, Billboard can exclusively reveal that the Grammy Museum will present KQ ENT.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
According to a news release from festival organizer ENT Legends, Snoh Aalegra will headline the Friday, May 3 show and Kaytraminé, — the duo of Kaytranada and Aminé — will headline Saturday, May 4.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
If hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will probably refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor, or otolaryngologist.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
Further Reading Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US
In a short clinical report published in this week's issue, doctors in Tainan City, Taiwan, detail the case of a 64-year-old woman who sought care at an otolaryngology (ENT) clinic.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Oct. 2023
More recent testimonies, including that of pediatric ENT specialists, suggest that the 21-month-old might have accidentally caused his own death.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2023
In May 2021, while observing her foundation's wildlife efforts firsthand, the princess developed ENT problems that required a number of surgeries and extensive recoveries over a six-month period.
—Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
Ironically, a representative of Cochlear Americas Corp. was sharing the viral videos of this engaging young woman with UCSD Health’s Dr. Elina Kari, an ENT who specializes in treating disorders of hearing and the inner ear.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
His parents were advised to give him Ibuprofen and to bring the child to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.
—Fox News, 7 Mar. 2023
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ENT
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plural ENTs
: a physician specializing in medical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck : otolaryngologist
ENTs treat tinnitus, balance disorders, noise damage, nerve pain, chronic sinusitis and a great deal more.—Peter M. Gott, The Daily Courier (Forest City, North Carolina)
Peter M. Gott, The Daily Courier (Forest City, North Carolina)ENT
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ear, nose, and throat
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