Meaning & use
rhinologist
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Meaning
nouncountablemedical
A doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the nose and the sinuses.
Grammar: Refers to a person: see a rhinologist.
Patterns
- see a rhinologist
- a rhinologist for something
My doctor sent me to a rhinologist because of constant sinus infections.
The rhinologist recommended a small operation on my nose.
She trained for years to become a rhinologist.
Word forms
| plural | rhinologists |
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Common combinations
- consult a rhinologist
- You should consult a rhinologist about the chronic congestion.
- see a rhinologist
- He went to see a rhinologist about his sense of smell.
- a leading rhinologist
- A leading rhinologist led the study.
- refer to a rhinologist
- The family doctor will refer you to a rhinologist.
Synonyms and how they differ
- ENT specialist
- An ENT specialist treats the ear, nose and throat, so it is broader than a rhinologist who focuses on the nose.
- otolaryngologist
- Otolaryngologist is the formal title for the wider ear, nose and throat doctor, and a rhinologist is a subspecialty.
Word family
- rhinology noun
- the study of the nose and its diseases
- rhinoplasty noun
- surgery to reshape the nose
- rhinitis noun
- inflammation inside the nose
- rhinological adjective
- relating to the study of the nose
Commonly confused: rhinologist or rhinoceros? rhinologist or rheumatologist?
rhinologist vs rhinoceros
A rhinoceros is a large animal with a horn; a rhinologist is a nose doctor, though both share the Greek root for nose.
rhinologist vs rheumatologist
A rheumatologist treats joint and muscle conditions, not the nose.
Practice
Chronic sinus problems are most likely treated by which specialist?
Choose one answer.
A rhinologist treats the nose and sinuses. A rheumatologist is a tempting name but treats joints.
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