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Definitions for earwax
ˈɪərˌwæksear·wax

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cerumen, earwaxnoun

    a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal

Wiktionary

  1. earwaxnoun

    A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Earwaxnoun

    The cerumen or exudation which smears the inside of the ear.

    Etymology: ear and wax.

    The ear being to stand open, because there was some danger that insects might creep in thereat; therefore hath nature loricated or plaistered over the sides of the hole with earwax, to entangle any insects that should attempt to creep in there. John Ray, on the Creation.

Wikipedia

  1. Earwax

    Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a brown, orange, red, yellowish or gray waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides protection against bacteria, fungi, and water.Earwax consists of dead skin cells, hair, and the secretions of cerumen by the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outer ear canal. Major components of earwax are long chain fatty acids, both saturated and unsaturated, alcohols, squalene, and cholesterol. Excess or compacted cerumen is the buildup of ear wax causing a blockage in the ear canal and it can press against the eardrum or block the outside ear canal or hearing aids, potentially causing hearing loss.

ChatGPT

  1. earwax

    Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural, sticky substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect the ear by trapping dirt, dust, and other small particles to prevent them from reaching and potentially damaging the eardrum. It also helps to lubricate and prevent the ear canal from becoming dry, itchy, or infected.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Earwaxnoun

    see Cerumen

Wikidata

  1. Earwax

    Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water. Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal, usually hindering hearing.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of earwax in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of earwax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of earwax in a Sentence

  1. Jackie Clark:

    The excessive amount [ of earwax ] can cause hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling, right now, we see some correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline.

  2. Neel Raithatha:

    The patient had a fungal infection, otomycosis, which developed on the dead earwax and skin and also otitis externa of the ear canal and eardrum.

  3. James Battey:

    Impacted earwax is best addressed by a health care professional.

  4. Julie Brown:

    As soon as the earwax is cleared up, even their behavior has calmed down.

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