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The word otorhinolaryngology or its shorter form, otolaryngology, is derived from the Greek root words: otos (ear), rhino (nose), laryngo (windpipe) and logos (science). So an otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who studied, trained in, and treats diseases of the ear, nose, throat, face, head and neck.

“Otolaryngologist” is just another word for the same medical specialty as an ENT - an ear, nose, and throat specialist. The only difference is that ENT is easier to remember and pronounce.

Otorhinolaryngology is the medical specialty that focuses on consultation, diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and neck disorders. Because otorhinolaryngology is hard to pronounce and even harder to spell, most patients refer to otorhinolaryngologists as ear, nose and throat, or ENT, providers.

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.

ENT doctor means ears/nose/throat. An endocrinologist deals with problems of the endocrine system like thyroid issues or diabetes. So… it depends on what you need treated. endocrinologists are treating hormone related diseases like thyroid or female hormone issues.