plural ENTs
: 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.—
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Shelley WidhelmA second ENT thought the problem might be a blocked eustachian tube, which the doctor cleaned out.—Sandra G. Boodman
Sandra G. Boodman
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.
Mark S. Granick et al.Examples of ENT in a Sentence
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025
Who Qualifies? To qualify for surgery to treat snoring, you must be evaluated by a qualified medical professional, such as a sleep specialist or otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor, an ENT).
—Sukaina Hasnie, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The energy and luminosity of an ENT boggles the mind.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement An acute or fleeting cough lasts for up to three weeks, explains Dr. Natalie Earl, an otolaryngologist at the Centers for Advanced ENT Care—Feldman ENT Division in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 13 May 2025
According to the medico-legal case report cited by Indian Express, Rawat had many injuries to her arms and legs, as well as an ENT (ears, nose and throat) bleed.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
That typically starts with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) exam, where the doctor uses a flexible camera to examine the lining, tissue and vocal cords.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Over 40 years later, Golden decided to visit an otolaryngologist — or ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician — due to concerns about having constant sore throats.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Waqar, an allergist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Plainview, New York, added there are ways for people to avoid a reaction.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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But even the most energetic supernova ever observed pales in comparison to an ENT, which emits 25 times more energy.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025
Who Qualifies? To qualify for surgery to treat snoring, you must be evaluated by a qualified medical professional, such as a sleep specialist or otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor, an ENT).
—Sukaina Hasnie, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The energy and luminosity of an ENT boggles the mind.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement An acute or fleeting cough lasts for up to three weeks, explains Dr. Natalie Earl, an otolaryngologist at the Centers for Advanced ENT Care—Feldman ENT Division in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 13 May 2025
According to the medico-legal case report cited by Indian Express, Rawat had many injuries to her arms and legs, as well as an ENT (ears, nose and throat) bleed.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
That typically starts with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) exam, where the doctor uses a flexible camera to examine the lining, tissue and vocal cords.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Over 40 years later, Golden decided to visit an otolaryngologist — or ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician — due to concerns about having constant sore throats.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Waqar, an allergist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Plainview, New York, added there are ways for people to avoid a reaction.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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“ENT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ENT. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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ENT
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plural ENTs
: 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)
Peter M. Gott, The Daily Courier (Forest City, North Carolina)ENT
2 of 2 abbreviation
ear, nose, and throat
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