aurist

[ awr-ist ]

noun

1. a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.

aurist

/ ˈɔːrɪst /

noun

1. See audiologist
   a former name for audiologist See audiologist

Word History and Origins

Origin of aurist¹

First recorded in 1670–80; aur- ² + -ist

Example Sentences

He was distinguished, also, as an oculist and aurist, and removed a particle of iron from the cornea by means of a magnet.

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At parting he asked me to go with him next day to his physician, Dr. Smetana, who had gained some repute as an aurist.

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He should consult a dentist, an oculist, an aurist, or other specialist according to his particular need.

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And an aurist wastes time, and most likely blunders, when he applies himself to treat eye-diseases.

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The aurist said it would be his ruin when it became known that he had been the cause of so much suffering and danger to his Grace.

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