Ear Disorders

noun a medical term referring to pain in the ear

• The patient presented with severe otalgia, indicating a possible ear infection.
• I couldn't sleep last night because of the otalgia in my left ear.
• I have this annoying otalgia that just won't go away.
• The constant criticism from her boss was like a sharp otalgia in her mind.

noun a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

• I have an appointment with the otolaryngologist to discuss my chronic sinus issues.
• I'm seeing the otolaryngologist next week for my ear infection.
• I gotta go see the ear, nose, and throat doctor for my allergies.
• The otolaryngologist is like a detective, solving the mysteries of our ear, nose, and throat health.

noun a passage or opening leading to the eardrum in the human ear, also known as the ear canal

• The acoustic meatus is the opening in the ear that leads to the ear canal.
• I think I may have something stuck in my acoustic meatus, it's been bothering me all day.
• Don't stick anything in your acoustic meatus, you could damage your eardrum.
• His words entered my mind like sound waves through an acoustic meatus, leaving a lasting impact.