aurist

[ awr-ist ]

noun

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

aurist

/ ˈɔːrɪst /

noun

1. a former name for audiologist See audiologist

Word History and Origins

Origin of aurist¹

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

Example Sentences

The sequel� of otitis media, such as granulations sprouting out from the drumhead, some of which may be of large size and are known as polypi, may require treatment by the aurist.

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The singular provision, had however, become known; and shortly after the execution of the document, the testatrix received a letter from the celebrated aurist, Mr. Toynbee, asking her point-blank to bequeath him a "legacy of her ears."

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He began experimenting with an apparatus resembling the human ear, and upon the suggestion of Dr. Clarence J. Blake, the Boston aurist, he tried his work upon a prepared specimen of the ear itself.

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And an aurist wastes time, and most likely blunders, when he applies himself to treat eye-diseases.

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Aurist, awr′ist, n. one skilled in diseases of the ear.

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