: the yellow waxy secretion from the glands of the external ear
called also cerumen
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One of the first steps when someone has tinnitus is to look for earwax or signs of an ear infection.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
The comedian, actress, and singer brought her her trademark wit and unpredictability to the latest episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast Dinner's On Me, rollicking between topics as disparate as brunch, earwax vacuuming, and her time working with Jerry Lewis on The King of Comedy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 July 2024
The new ones have a better nozzle design that provides improved protection against clogging from earwax (sorry about that).
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
The comedian, actress, and singer brought her her trademark wit and unpredictability to the latest episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast Dinner's On Me, rollicking between topics as disparate as brunch, earwax vacuuming, and her time working with Jerry Lewis on The King of Comedy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 July 2024
The new ones have a better nozzle design that provides improved protection against clogging from earwax (sorry about that).
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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earwax
noun
ear·wax
ˈi(ə)r-ˌwaks 
: a brownish yellow or orange waxlike substance produced by the glands of the external ear
Medical Definition
earwax
noun
ear·wax
ˈi(ə)r-ˌwaks
: the yellow waxy secretion from the glands of the external ear
called also cerumen
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