aurist

American  

[awr-ist] / ˈɔr ɪst /

noun

1. a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.

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aurist British  

/ ˈɔːrɪst /

noun

1. a former name for audiologist See audiologist

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Etymology

Origin of aurist

First recorded in 1670–80; aur- ² + -ist

Example Sentences

If the pain continues it is wiser to have an aurist lance the drum, to avoid complications, than to wait for the drum membrane to break open spontaneously in his absence.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

Another distinguished man whom I knew well was Mr. James Hinton, the celebrated aurist and a writer on religious matters which at one time had great effect. 

From Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

He should consult a dentist, an oculist, an aurist, or other specialist according to his particular need.

From How to Eat A Cure for "Nerves" by Hinkle, Thomas C. (Thomas Clark)

In a day or two he is going up to London to consult an aurist, and see whether he can keep his clerkship. 

From The Three Brides by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

When afflicted by deafness he consulted a celebrated aurist, who, after trying all remedies in vain, determined, as a last resource, to inject into the ear a strong solution of caustic.

From Character by Smiles, Samuel