aurist

[ awr-ist ]

/ ˈɔr ɪst /

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noun

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

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Origin of aurist

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

Words nearby aurist

Auriga, Aurignac, Aurignacian, Auriol, auriscope, aurist, Aurobindo, aurochs, Aurora, aurora australis, aurora borealis

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How to use aurist in a sentence

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
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
He should consult a dentist, an oculist, an aurist, or other specialist according to his particular need.
How to Eat|Thomas Clark Hinkle
And an aurist wastes time, and most likely blunders, when he applies himself to treat eye-diseases.
Feminism and Sex-Extinction|Arabella Kenealy

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.
Character|Samuel Smiles

British Dictionary definitions for aurist

aurist

/ (ˈɔːrɪst) /

noun

a former name for audiologistSee audiologist

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