耳鼻科
Meanings
1
otolaryngology; ear, nose, and throat department
Refers to the medical specialty or the hospital department. Commonly used in everyday contexts when talking about ENT clinics.
I had an allergy test at the ENT department.
He is aiming to become an otolaryngologist.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の耳鼻科に行くto go to an ENT clinic (at a place)
My ear hurt, so I went to a nearby ENT clinic.
- 耳鼻科で診てもらうto get examined at the ENT department
My nose was so blocked that I got it checked at the ENT clinic.
- 耳鼻科に通うto visit the ENT clinic regularly (for ongoing treatment)
I go to the ENT clinic regularly every spring for my hay fever treatment.