Earwax: meaning, definitions and examples

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earwax

 

[ หˆษชษ™rwรฆks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body secretion

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the glands in the ear canal. It serves as a protective barrier, trapping dust, debris, and microorganisms to prevent them from entering the inner parts of the ear. Additionally, earwax has antimicrobial properties that help in maintaining ear health. While some earwax is normal and beneficial, excessive buildup can lead to blockage and potential hearing loss, requiring medical intervention.

Synonyms

cerumen, ear secretion

Examples of usage

  • She accidentally removed too much earwax.
  • The doctor recommended using drops to soften the earwax.
  • Excess earwax can cause an uncomfortable feeling.
  • Cleaning your ears too often can push the earwax further in.

Translations

Translations of the word "earwax" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cera de ouvido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคจ เค•เคพ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ohrenschmalz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotoran telinga

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 uลกi vosk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณๅžข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลกna cerumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyrnamol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา› ะฑะฐะปะฐัƒั‹ะทั‹

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qulaq mum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerumen

Etymology

The word 'earwax' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the words 'ear' and 'wax'. The term 'ear' comes from the Old English 'eare', which is related to the German 'Ohr', meaning 'ear'. The word 'wax' traces back to Old English 'weax', which referred to the yellowish substance made by bees. The combination of these terms has given us the modern English 'earwax', which specifically describes the yellowish-brown substance produced in the ear canal. Over centuries, people have recognized the protective and cleaning roles of earwax, leading to various cultural practices surrounding ear hygiene and earwax removal. Despite its somewhat unpleasant reputation, earwax is crucial for ear health.