aurist
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of aurist
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The sequel� of otitis media, such as granulations sprouting out from the drumhead, some of which may be of large size and are known as polypi, may require treatment by the aurist.
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The singular provision, had however, become known; and shortly after the execution of the document, the testatrix received a letter from the celebrated aurist, Mr. Toynbee, asking her point-blank to bequeath him a "legacy of her ears."
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He began experimenting with an apparatus resembling the human ear, and upon the suggestion of Dr. Clarence J. Blake, the Boston aurist, he tried his work upon a prepared specimen of the ear itself.
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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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Aurist, awr′ist, n. one skilled in diseases of the ear.
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