| Otorhinolaryngology is the medical
specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders
of the ear, nose, and throat. These are also known collectively as ENT
Disorders or ENT Conditions etc.
Sub-disciplines within otorhinolaryngology include:
Otology/neurotology;
audiology;
head and neck cancer surgery;
pediatric otorhinolaryngology;
facial plastic and reconstructive surgery;
rhinology
general otorhinolaryngology;
and medical otorhinolaryngology, among others.
Associated Terms:
* _ A medical specialist
in the field of otorhinolaryngology is called
an otorhinolaryngologist.
* _ The adjective "otorhinolaryngological" is
rarely used as it is a very long word and shorter, simpler, terms are
often used in it's place.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Information about Thermo-Auricular
Therapy.
* _ The ingredients used
to produce Hopi
Ear Candles.
* _ Glossary Section for
General
Medical Terms.
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary is included as a
study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology,
medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms such
as those of the disciplines within medicine. |
