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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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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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Treating the underlying cause through medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation addresses the problem at its root.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
His father, Bob, got a new role with ENT Credit Union.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Means graduated from Stanford Medical School and pursued a surgical residency as an otolaryngologist, often called an ENT doctor.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Brian was then referred to an ENT for a biopsy which didn’t detect any signs of cancer.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
Routine lab work was ordered and came back normal, leading to a referral to an ENT — a doctor who specializes in treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The dual-robot setup allowed Professor Ben Dixon, Director of ENT/Head and Neck Surgery, to remove the tumor with the da Vinci robot while limiting disruption to the tongue, jaw, and larynx.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Sol Blume, organized by ENT Legends, was first held at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento in 2018.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Allergies, congestion and structural issues are all addressable with medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Treating the underlying cause through medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation addresses the problem at its root.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
His father, Bob, got a new role with ENT Credit Union.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Means graduated from Stanford Medical School and pursued a surgical residency as an otolaryngologist, often called an ENT doctor.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Brian was then referred to an ENT for a biopsy which didn’t detect any signs of cancer.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
Routine lab work was ordered and came back normal, leading to a referral to an ENT — a doctor who specializes in treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The dual-robot setup allowed Professor Ben Dixon, Director of ENT/Head and Neck Surgery, to remove the tumor with the da Vinci robot while limiting disruption to the tongue, jaw, and larynx.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Sol Blume, organized by ENT Legends, was first held at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento in 2018.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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“ENT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ENT. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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ENT
1 of 2 noun
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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