Otorhinolaryngology is the surgical treatment of the ear, nose, and throat
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
General otorhinolaryngologists are commonly called (ENT) surgeons because they treat diseases of the ear (oto), nose (rhino), and throat (laryngo). Other surgeons practice one of the other subspecialties: otology, facial surgery, or head and neck. These specialties have different training.
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