noun
- the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the ear
Usage: medical
Examples
- She specialized in otology after completing her medical residency.
- The otology department treats patients with hearing loss and ear infections.
- His research in otology focuses on inner ear disorders.
- The hospital’s otology clinic sees dozens of patients each week.
- Advances in otology have improved treatment options for deafness.
- The otology textbook covers both surgical and non-surgical treatments.