cerumen

Translations

cerumennoun
cerumina
pl
cérumenTerme médical courant.
The doctor examined the patient's ear and found an excessive buildup of cerumen.
Le médecin a examiné l’oreille du patient et a constaté une accumulation excessive de cérumen.
Additional translations
cire d’oreilleTerme courant, moins technique.
Synonyms
aural wax
ear secretion

Definitions

cerumennoun
A yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals, commonly known as earwax.
The doctor examined the patient's ear and found an excessive buildup of cerumen.