ENT

1 of 3

noun

ˌē-ˌen-ˈtē 

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.

—Shelley Widhelm

A second ENT thought the problem might be a blocked eustachian tube, which the doctor cleaned out.

—Sandra G. Boodman

ENT

2 of 3

abbreviation

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.

ent-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or ento-

: inner : within

entoderm

Examples of ENT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

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

Thanks to meticulous planning and Dr. White’s in-depth anatomical knowledge as both a Plastic Surgeon and ENT, clients can look forward to results that are designed to be long-lasting and well executed. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

For example, someone with dizziness several months after a concussion may need to see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. —Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 30 Aug. 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

Growing more concerned, Powell finally went to urgent care in January 2020 and was referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor (ENT) a month later. —Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from ear, nose, throat

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek entos within; akin to Latin intus within, Greek en in — more at in

First Known Use

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ENT

• bent
• blent
• cent
• fent
• lent
• meant
• pent
• rent
• rente
• scent
• sent
• spent

Medical Definition

ENT

1 of 2 noun

ˌē-ˌen-ˈtē 

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)

ENT

2 of 2 abbreviation

ear, nose, and throat