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aurist

American  
[awr-ist] / ˈɔr ɪst /

noun

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


aurist British  
/ ˈɔːrɪst /

noun

  1. a former name for audiologist See audiologist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of aurist

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

Example Sentences

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

From How to Eat A Cure for "Nerves" by Hinkle, Thomas C. (Thomas Clark)

Neil Jamieson Hepburn, born in Orkney in 1846, oculist and aurist, held many positions of responsibility.

From Scotland's Mark on America by Black, George Fraser

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.

From Character by Smiles, Samuel

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

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

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)

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