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earwax

UK
/ˈɪə.wæks/
US
/ˈɪr.wæks/
earwaxnoun
earwaxes
pl
Traductions
cérumenTerme médical courant.
The doctor examined the patient's ear and found a buildup of earwax that needed to be removed.
Le médecin a examiné l'oreille du patient et a constaté une accumulation de cérumen qu'il fallait enlever.
Traductions supplémentaires
cire d'oreilleFormulation descriptive, moins technique que cérumen.
Définitions
A yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals, which protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects, and water.
The doctor examined the patient's ear and found a buildup of earwax that needed to be removed.
Synonymes
cerumen
ear secretion
aural wax
earwaxadjective
UK
/ˈɪə.wæks/
US
/ˈɪr.wæks/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to earwax (e.g., "earwax removal kit").
Traductions
cérumineuxS'emploie surtout en contexte médical ou descriptif.
He purchased an earwax removal solution.
Il a acheté une solution de nettoyage cérumineux.
Définitions
Relating to, intended for removing, or characteristic of earwax (used attributively).
He purchased an earwax removal solution.
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