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Cerumen
CIDE DICTIONARY
Cerumen, n. [NL., fr. L. cera wax.].
The yellow, waxlike secretion from the glands of the external ear; the earwax. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Cerumen, n. the yellow waxy substance in the outer ear.
Derivative
ceruminous adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. L cera wax
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