noun
- Plural of aurist; medical doctors or specialists who treat diseases and disorders of the ear.
Usage: Professional/medical term; Now often replaced by the term 'otolaryngologist' or 'ENT specialist' in modern medical practice
Examples
- The hospital employed several aurists to handle patients with hearing problems.
- Aurists in the 19th century had limited tools compared to modern ear specialists.
- She consulted with one of the clinic's aurists about her chronic ear infections.
- The aurists recommended a hearing test for the elderly patient.
- Many aurists now use advanced imaging technology to diagnose inner ear conditions.