El otorrinolaringólogo
Example: El otorrinolaringólogo me revisó los oídos ayer.
Definition
"El otorrinolaringólogo" is a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, and throat. They perform examinations, prescribe treatments, and may conduct surgeries to address issues in these areas.
Translations
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the otorhinolaryngologist -
de keel-, neus- en oorarts -
l'otorrinolaringòleg -
l'otorhinolaryngologiste -
der Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Arzt
Etymology
The word "el otorrinolaringólogo" comes from the combination of Greek roots: 'oto-' meaning ear, 'rhino-' meaning nose, and 'laryngo-' meaning throat, combined with '-logist' indicating a specialist. It literally means a specialist in ear, nose, and throat, reflecting its precise medical focus.
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"El otorrinolaringólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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