Translation guide
The medical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to as 耳鼻咽喉科 (jibiinkōka), often shortened to 耳鼻科 (jibika) in casual contexts.
otolaryngology (medical field)
Often shortened to 耳鼻科 (じびか) in casual contexts.
Referring to the field of medicine or a hospital department specializing in ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Standard formal term for otolaryngology or ENT. Used in hospital signs, medical contexts, and official names.
I had a consultation at the ENT department.
Common abbreviation of 耳鼻咽喉科. Widely used in everyday conversation and clinic names.
I'm going to the ENT clinic.
The academic discipline of otolaryngology. Used in university departments or research contexts.
He is a professor of otolaryngology.
Referring to a doctor who specializes in otolaryngology.
While 耳鼻咽喉科 is the full term, most Japanese people simply say 耳鼻科 when talking about going to the ENT doctor or clinic. Hospital signs may use the full term.
That ENT doctor is very kind.
I'll ask the ENT doctor.