cerumen
nounUK /sɪˈruːmən/
US /səˈruːmən/
Cerumen is the yellow stuff inside your ears that keeps them clean and safe.
The doctor gently removed the cerumen from my ear so I could hear better.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A waxy substance secreted by glands in the ear canal that protects the ear from dust and bacteria.
Cerumen traps dirt and helps prevent infections in the ear canal.
3. A buildup of earwax that can block the ear canal and cause hearing problems.
Impacted cerumen may need to be cleared by a healthcare professional.
4. The yellowish-brown material sometimes used informally to describe ear hygiene.
Parents should avoid pushing cotton swabs deep into the ear to clean cerumen.