earwax

views updated May 11 2018

ear·wax / ˈi(ə)rˌwaks/ • n. the protective yellow waxy substance secreted in the passage of the outer ear. Also called cerumen.

cerumen

views updated May 09 2018

ce·ru·men / səˈroōmən/ • n. technical term for earwax.

cerumen

views updated Jun 08 2018

cerumen Ear wax, which is secreted by ceruminous glands in the auditory meatus of the outer ear. Cerumen protects the delicate lining of the meatus and helps to prevent microorganisms from entering the ear.

cerumen

views updated May 23 2018

cerumen (earwax) (si-roo-men) n. the waxy material that is secreted by the sebaceous glands in the external auditory meatus of the outer ear.

earwax

views updated May 18 2018

earwax (eer-waks) n. see cerumen.