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cerumen
noun[ U ]
medical specializeduk /səˈruː.mən/ us /səˈruː.mən/
the yellow sticky substance that forms in the outer ear: 耳垢，耳屎
Earwax, also called cerumen, is naturally produced by the outer part of the ear canal to keep the ear clean.
Cerumen blockage is the leading cause of conduction hearing loss.
The sticky substance, known as cerumen, traps dust particles, dirt, microorganisms, and other small foreign items and prevents them from entering the ear canal.
The nurse shouldn't use a cotton-tipped applicator to remove wax because it may force cerumen against the tympanic membrane.
Ear wax is a sticky liquid secreted by cerumen glands found only in the skin of the ear canal.
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Synonym
earwax
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