o·tol·o·gy ( -t l  -j )n. The branch of medicine that deals with the structure, function, and pathology of the ear. o  to·logi·cal (t-lj -kl) adj.o·tol o·gist n. |
otology [əʊˈtɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Medicine) the branch of medicine concerned with the ear
otological [ˌəʊtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
otologist n
otology
1. the branch of medicine that studies the ear and its diseases.
2. the treatment of ear disorders. — otologist, n. — otologic, otological, adj.
See also: Ear2. the treatment of ear disorders. — otologist, n. — otologic, otological, adj.
the medical specialty that studies and treats diseases of the ear. — otologist, n. — otological, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | otology - the branch of medicine concerned with the ear fenestration - surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis auditory apparatus - all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner ears fenestra - a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear) medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques audiology, audiometry - the measurement of hearing |
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