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otorhinolaryngology |
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otolaryngologyor otorhinolaryngologyMedical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat (see larynx, pharynx). The connection of these structures became known in the late 19th century. Otolaryngologists use an otoscope to examine the eardrum and a laryngoscope (developed in 1855) to inspect the larynx. They also test hearing and prescribe hearing aids. The operating microscope (developed in 1921) and flexible endoscopy now permit them to operate on delicate internal structures. otorhinolaryngology [¦ōd·ə¦rīn·ō‚lar·ən′gäl·ə ·jē] (medicine) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He was referred to the consultant otorhinolaryngologist, who found that the patient could not hear normal conversation at 1 meter. The patient subsequently consulted with an allergist, an otorhinolaryngologist, and a dermatologist. At this point we had a CAT scan done, took her off her phenobarb, took her to a heart specialist, otorhinolaryngologist, neurologist, and just about everyone else we could think of - no one knows what's going on. |
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