Aurist
Aurist
Aurist (/ˈɔːrɪst/), from the Latin auris meaning "ear", and the Greek -ist denoting a specialist, is a historical term for a healthcare professional specializing in the treatment and study of diseases of the ear. The term is largely obsolete today, having been replaced by the term Otolaryngologist or Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist.
Etymology
The term Aurist is derived from the Latin word auris, which means "ear", and the Greek suffix -ist, which is used to denote a person who specializes in a particular field of study or profession. Thus, an aurist is a person who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the ear.
History
The profession of the aurist emerged in the 18th century, as medical understanding of the ear and its diseases began to improve. Early aurists often had little formal medical training, and the profession was not always held in high regard by other medical professionals. However, the field gradually became more professionalized over the course of the 19th century, with the establishment of specialist hospitals and training programs for aurists. Today, the term is largely obsolete, and the duties of the aurist are typically carried out by otolaryngologists or ENT specialists.
Related Terms
- Otolaryngologist: A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist: Another term for an otolaryngologist.
- Audiologist: A healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders.
- Otology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the ear and its diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aurist
- Wikipedia's article - Aurist
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