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cerumen Definition

ce·ru·men (sə ro̵̅o̅′mən)

noun

earwax

Etymology: < L cera, wax; sp. infl. by albumen

cerumen Related Forms
ce·ru′·mi·nous (-mə nəs) adjective
cerumen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • push: Dr. Baguant, ENT specialist comments, " Cotton buds can cause the formation of cerumen plugs by pushing cerumen toward the tympanic membrane.
  • impact: Wilson S.A. , Lopez R. ( 2002 ) ' What is the best treatment for impacted cerumen?

Modifies a noun

  • plug: Dr. Baguant, ENT specialist comments, " Cotton buds can cause the formation of cerumen plugs by pushing cerumen toward the tympanic membrane.
  • removal: Lewis-Cullinan C. , Janken J.K. ( 1990 ) ' Effect of cerumen removal on the hearing ability of geriatric patients ' .