ENT

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plural ENTs

Definition of ENT

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: a physician specializing in medical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck : otolaryngologist Otolaryngologists, commonly known as ear, nose and throat doctors or ENTs, treat diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, including problems with the sinuses and inner ear.— Shelley Widhelm A second ENT thought the problem might be a blocked eustachian tube, which the doctor cleaned out.— Sandra G. Boodman

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ear, nose, and throat Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) are extremely common and are often treated in an emergency department (ED) setting.— Mark S. Granick et al.

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: inner : within entoderm

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“ENT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ENT. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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ENT

noun

\ ˌē-ˌen-ˈtē

plural ENTs

Medical Definition of ENT

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: a physician specializing in medical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck : otolaryngologist ENTs treat tinnitus, balance disorders, noise damage, nerve pain, chronic sinusitis and a great deal more.— Peter M. Gott, The Daily Courier (Forest City, North Carolina)

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ear, nose, and throat