Laryngologist

Pronunciation: /ləˈrɪŋˌɡɑlədʒɪst/

Definitions of laryngologist

noun a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the throat and larynx

Example Sentences

A1 A laryngologist is a doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the throat.

A2 My friend went to see a laryngologist because he was having trouble with his voice.

B1 The laryngologist recommended vocal exercises to help improve the patient's voice.

B2 After several sessions with the laryngologist, the singer's vocal range expanded significantly.

C1 The laryngologist performed a laryngoscopy to examine the patient's vocal cords.

C2 As a leading laryngologist in the field, Dr. Smith has published numerous research papers on voice disorders.

Examples of laryngologist in a Sentence

formal The laryngologist specializes in treating disorders of the throat and voice box.

informal I have an appointment with the laryngologist next week for my sore throat.

slang My friend is seeing a laryngologist for his raspy voice.

figurative The laryngologist's precision in diagnosing vocal cord issues is like a detective solving a mystery.

Grammatical Forms of laryngologist

• past tense: diagnosed
• plural: laryngologists
• comparative: more laryngologist
• superlative: most laryngologist
• present tense: laryngologist
• future tense: will laryngologist
• perfect tense: have laryngologist
• continuous tense: is laryngologisting
• singular: laryngologist
• positive degree: laryngologist
• infinitive: to laryngologist
• gerund: laryngologisting
• participle: laryngologisted

Origin and Evolution of laryngologist

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'laryngologist' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'larynx' meaning 'voice box' and the suffix '-ologist' meaning 'one who studies'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specialist in the study and treatment of diseases of the larynx, the term 'laryngologist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of expertise in the field of otolaryngology, which includes the study of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.