aurist

[ awr-ist ]

/ ˈɔr ɪst /

noun

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

Nearby words

aurignac, aurignacian, auriol, auris, auriscope, aurist, aurobindo, aurochs, aurora, aurora australis, aurora borealis

Origin of aurist

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

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Examples from the Web for aurist

At parting he asked me to go with him next day to his physician, Dr. Smetana, who had gained some repute as an aurist.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
Has nothing been heard from that aurist papa wrote to a month ago!
None so Deaf as Those Who Won't Hear|Herbert Pelham Curtis
He should consult a dentist, an oculist, an aurist, or other specialist according to his particular need.
How to Eat|Thomas Clark Hinkle
Her father and mother, hearing of Dr. Hartwig as having the reputation of being the first aurist in Europe, took her out to him.
The Lost Heir|G. A. Henty

He was distinguished, also, as an oculist and aurist, and removed a particle of iron from the cornea by means of a magnet.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell Park

British Dictionary definitions for aurist

aurist

/ (ˈɔːrɪst) /

noun

a former name for audiologistSee audiologist

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