laryngologist

Meanings

• noun

  A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the larynx, part of the throat responsible for voice production and protection of the windpipe.

  - "The laryngologist diagnosed the patient's vocal cord paralysis."
  - "Dr. Smith is a renowned laryngologist in the city."
  - "The laryngologist performed a microlaryngoscopy to examine the patient's vocal cords."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laryngologist
stethoscope , hypocrite , scope , locate

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Variants

List of all variants of laryngologist that leads to same result
laryngologies , laryngology

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'larynx' (throat) and 'logia' (study of).

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Trivia

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1. The first laryngoscope was invented in 1855 by Daniel Hale Williams.

2. The term 'laryngology' was first used in medical literature in 1863.

3. Laryngologists use various techniques, such as microlaryngoscopy, to examine the larynx and vocal cords.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist: A laryngologist is a type of ENT specialist who focuses on disorders of the larynx.

2. Otolaryngology: The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, including laryngology.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'laryngologist' is not often used directly but appears in medical contexts. In music, there is a band named 'Laryngoscope' that plays a unique blend of rock and punk.

How to Memorize "laryngologist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a doctor wearing a white lab coat and examining a patient's throat using a laryngoscope.
   - Imagine the larynx, a vital organ for voice production and protection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the medical field and the human throat.
   - Link it to the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Laryngologist: A doctor who 'logically' diagnoses and treats disorders of the 'larynx'.

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