aurist

American  

[awr-ist] / ˈɔr ɪst /

noun

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

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aurist British  

/ ˈɔːrɪst /

noun

1. a former name for audiologist See audiologist

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Etymology

Origin of aurist

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

Example Sentences

A year after her illness Mr. Covington heard of an aurist in Germany who had a European reputation, and he and Mrs. Covington took Hilda over to him.

From The Lost Heir by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

If the pain continues it is wiser to have an aurist lance the drum, to avoid complications, than to wait for the drum membrane to break open spontaneously in his absence.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

When afflicted by deafness he consulted a celebrated aurist, who, after trying all remedies in vain, determined, as a last resource, to inject into the ear a strong solution of caustic.

From Character by Smiles, Samuel

I wonder if you ought to consult an aurist, dear lady?

From The Lightning Conductor Discovers America by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

How fortunate that he is near a really good aurist.

From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by Prentiss, George L.