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Otolaryngology - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Otolaryngology : (noun)
1: the branch of medicine concerned with the ear [syn: otology]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Otolaryngology : Otolaryngology: A medical and surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of the
head and neck, including the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat). Subspecialty areas within otolaryngology include pediatric otolaryngology (children),
otology/neurotology (ears, balance, and tinnitus), allergy, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck, laryngology (throat), and rhinology (nose). Some otolaryngologists limit their
practices to one or more of these seven areas. Otolaryngology is commonly called ENT. It is the oldest medical specialty in the US.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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