Cerumin: meaning, definitions and examples
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cerumin
[ sษชหruห.mษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น cerume
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจ เคเคพ เคฎเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Ohrenschmalz
๐ฎ๐ฉ cerumen
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ woskowina
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณๅข
๐ซ๐ท cรฉrumen
๐ช๐ธ cerumen
๐น๐ท kulak kiriลi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ท์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุน ุงูุฃุฐู
๐จ๐ฟ uลกnรญ maz
๐ธ๐ฐ uลกnรฝ maz
๐จ๐ณ ่ณๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ uลกni cerumen
๐ฎ๐ธ eyrnamar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐา ัััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแก แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qulaq mumu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.