: the yellow waxy secretion from the glands of the external ear
called also cerumen
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Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 June 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
Factors that lead to hearing loss can include damage to the inner ear and the buildup of earwax overtime, the medical organization adds.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
The shots from that doorbell camera are low-grade grainy and the audio sounds stuffed with earwax.
—Outdoor Life, 29 Nov. 2023
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 June 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
Factors that lead to hearing loss can include damage to the inner ear and the buildup of earwax overtime, the medical organization adds.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
The shots from that doorbell camera are low-grade grainy and the audio sounds stuffed with earwax.
—Outdoor Life, 29 Nov. 2023
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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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