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Earwax (Noun)

Meaning

A soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The doctor carefully removed the excess earwax from the patient's ear canal using a specialized tool.
  • Earwax helped to protect my grandmother's ears from the cold winter wind when she was gardening outdoors.
  • Over-cleaning the ears can sometimes push earwax further into the ear canal and cause more harm than good.
  • The audiologist gently wiped away the earwax and checked the patient's eardrum with her otoscope.
  • Too little earwax can cause dryness and itchiness in the ears, making them uncomfortable and sore.

Synonyms

  • Cerumen

Hypernyms

  • Wax
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