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cerumen /ce·ru·men/ (se-roo´men) earwax; the waxlike substance found within the external meatus of the ear.ceru´minalceru´minous
Cerumen The medical term for earwax. Mentioned in: Cerumen Impaction, Otitis Externa cerumen a waxy secretion of the glands of the external acoustic meatus; ear wax. cerumen glands modified sweat glands in the epithelial lining of the external auditory meatus. cerumen Earwax ENT A waxy secretion of the hair follicles and glands of the external auditory canal which protects the ear by trapping dust, microorganisms, and foreign particles, preventing them from entering and damaging the ear. See Wet cerumen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Otoscopic ear examination should be performed in conjunction with an audio-logic evaluation to exclude other treatable causes of hearing loss, including cerumen (earwax) impaction, ear infections, and tympanic membrane perforations. This technique allows for microscopic visualization of any microorganisms that reside on the surface of the skin or within the ear canal cerumen. Glucuronidation patterns of cerumen urinary and serum monoester phthalate metabolites. |
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