noun
- a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ear
Usage: medical/anatomical term; also called earwax
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's ears and found a buildup of cerumen.
- Cerumen production is a natural process that helps keep the ear canal clean.
- Excessive cerumen can sometimes cause hearing difficulties.
- The ear canal produces cerumen to trap dust and bacteria.
- A cerumen impaction may require professional removal.