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cerumen definition

ce·ru·men (sə ro̵̅o̅′mən)

noun

earwax

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

Related Forms:

  • ceruminous ce·ru′·mi·nous (-mə nəs) adjective

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