Ent (Ear, Nose, And Throat) Vocabulary

noun a nasal consonant sound

adjective relating to the nose or the sense of smell

• The doctor recommended using a nasal spray to alleviate congestion.
• I can't breathe properly through my nasal passages.
• I hate when my nasal allergies act up.
• His nasal voice annoyed everyone in the room.

noun an inflammation of one or both parotid glands, typically resulting from an infection

• The patient presented with symptoms of parotitis, including swelling and pain in the parotid gland.
• My friend was diagnosed with parotitis after experiencing severe jaw pain.
• I heard that parotitis can be a real pain in the neck.
• Dealing with all these deadlines feels like a parotitis on my productivity.