Cerumin: meaning, definitions and examples

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cerumin

 

[ sษชหˆruห.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is a yellowish or brownish substance produced in the ear canal. It helps protect the ear by trapping dirt and debris, as well as preventing bacteria and fungi from growing. Excessive cerumen can sometimes cause blockage, leading to hearing issues.

Synonyms

aural secretion, ear secretion, earwax

Examples of usage

  • The doctor used a tool to remove the cerumen from my ear.
  • Too much cerumen can lead to discomfort and hearing loss.
  • Regular cleaning can prevent cerumen buildup.
  • Some people produce more cerumen than others.
  • Cerumen serves an important role in ear health.

Translations

Translations of the word "cerumin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคจ เค•เคพ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ohrenschmalz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woskowina

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 cerumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyrnamar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา› ัั–ั€ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒก แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qulaq mumu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerumen

Etymology

The term 'cerumen' comes from the Latin word 'cera', meaning 'wax'. The use of this word in a medical context likely developed as earwax was understood more scientifically, with awareness of its functions and implications for ear health. Earwax has been recognized throughout history, and various cultures have employed different methods for its removal, illustrating a longstanding familiarity with this bodily substance. Over time, the increasing understanding of the role of cerumen in ear health has reinforced the importance of maintaining a balance in its presence: enough to protect and lubricate the ear, but not so much that it becomes a health concern. The awareness of excessive cerumen problems has prompted advancements in medical practices regarding ear cleaning and ear health education.