Cerumen: meaning, definitions and examples

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cerumen

 

[ sษ™หˆruห.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It serves to protect the ear from dust, foreign particles, and microorganisms. Cerumen also helps to lubricate the ear canal and has antibacterial properties.

Synonyms

earwax, wax

Examples of usage

  • Excess cerumen can lead to hearing loss.
  • The doctor removed the cerumen buildup from my ear.
  • Using cotton swabs can push cerumen deeper into the ear.
  • Cerumen plays a crucial role in ear health.
  • I usually clean my ears, but cerumen is beneficial.

Translations

Translations of the word "cerumen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerรบmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ohrenschmalz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wosk uszny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณๅžข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉrumen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerumen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kulak kiriลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุน ุงู„ุฃุฐู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลกnรญ maz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uลกnรฝ maz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณๅžข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลกni vosek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyrnamma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา› ัั–ั€ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒชแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qulaq mumlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerumen

Etymology

The term 'cerumen' originates from the Latin word 'cera', meaning 'wax'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe the natural substance found in the ear. Historically, cerumen was regarded simply as a nuisance or something to be cleaned away, but modern understanding has recognized its protective role in ear health. As medical science advanced, the significance of cerumen in protecting the ear was emphasized, and its removal was often associated with medical procedures. The term is now commonly used in medical contexts, particularly in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialties.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,187, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.