The yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ear; earwax.
From Latin 'cera' (wax). Medieval Latin medical texts used 'cerumen' as the technical term for earwax, and it remains the standard medical terminology.
Earwax isn't just gunk—it's a sophisticated defense system that kills bacteria, repels insects, and moisturizes your ear canal all at once. Some people make dry earwax, others wet, based on their genetics!
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