ENT
1 of 3noun
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
Shelley WidhelmA second ENT thought the problem might be a blocked eustachian tube, which the doctor cleaned out. Sandra G. Boodman
Sandra G. BoodmanENT
2 of 3abbreviation
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.ent-
3 of 3combining form
variants or ento-
: inner : within
entoderm
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
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)
Peter M. Gott, The Daily Courier (Forest City, North Carolina)ENT
2 of 2abbreviation
ear, nose, and throat