Cerumen

/sɪˈruːmən/
noun

The brownish yellow substance that is secreted in the human ear for protection. It is also called earwax.

Excessive cerumen in the ear canal can cause earaches and temporary hearing loss.
Visual representation of "cerumen" - The brownish yellow substance that is secreted in the human ear for protection. It is also called earwax.

Often appears as...

  • excessive cerumen
  • cerumen impaction

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noun

The brownish yellow substance that is secreted in the human ear for protection. It is also called earwax.

Excessive cerumen in the ear canal can cause earaches and temporary hearing loss.
Visual representation of "cerumen" - The brownish yellow substance that is secreted in the human ear for protection. It is also called earwax.

Often appears as...

  • excessive cerumen
  • cerumen impaction

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Protection Function

Understand that 'cerumen' serves as a protective barrier for your ears against dust and microorganisms.

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The doctor explained that cerumen helps protect our ears from infection.
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Medical Context

Use 'cerumen' mostly in medical or scientific discussions about ear health.

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During the lecture, we learned about cerumen's role in hearing health.
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Blockage Issues

'Cerumen impaction' refers to a blockage that can affect hearing, often needing professional removal.

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She visited the clinic for cerumen impaction treatment.
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Protection Function

Understand that 'cerumen' serves as a protective barrier for your ears against dust and microorganisms.

Illustration for Protection Function
The doctor explained that cerumen helps protect our ears from infection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Medical Context

Use 'cerumen' mostly in medical or scientific discussions about ear health.

Illustration for Medical Context
During the lecture, we learned about cerumen's role in hearing health.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Blockage Issues

'Cerumen impaction' refers to a blockage that can affect hearing, often needing professional removal.

Illustration for Blockage Issues
She visited the clinic for cerumen impaction treatment.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Protection Function

Understand that 'cerumen' serves as a protective barrier for your ears against dust and microorganisms.

Illustration for Protection Function
The doctor explained that cerumen helps protect our ears from infection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Medical Context

Use 'cerumen' mostly in medical or scientific discussions about ear health.

Illustration for Medical Context
During the lecture, we learned about cerumen's role in hearing health.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Blockage Issues

'Cerumen impaction' refers to a blockage that can affect hearing, often needing professional removal.

Illustration for Blockage Issues
She visited the clinic for cerumen impaction treatment.
Visual representation of the word "Cerumen"

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