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ceruminous gland

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ce·ru·mi·nous gland (s-rm-ns)
n.
Any of the modified sudiferous glands producing a waxy secretion and situated in the external auditory canal.
ceruminous gland,
one of a number of tiny structures in the external ear canal, believed to be modified sweat glands. They secrete a waxy cerumen instead of watery sweat.
ceruminous gland
 A specialized gland that secretes cerumen into the external auditory canal
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