ear wax

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The waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals.

waxNOUN + wax

Categories:

ear

Examples (10)

  • Excessive ear wax can cause temporary hearing loss.
  • She used a cotton swab to gently remove some visible ear wax.
  • The doctor recommended drops to soften the stubborn ear wax blockage.
  • Babies often produce a lot of ear wax, which is normal.
  • Ear wax helps protect the ear canal from dust and bacteria.
  • Never insert sharp objects into your ear to clean ear wax.
  • His hearing improved significantly after the removal of impacted ear wax.
  • Some people produce more ear wax than others due to genetics.
  • Vets sometimes need to clean ear wax from dogs' ears.
  • Do you know what causes ear wax to build up?