Cerumens

/sɪˈruːmənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of cerumen; multiple instances or types of earwax, or multiple samples of cerumen.

Etymology

Standard English plural of cerumen. Used in medical contexts when referring to multiple patients' earwax samples or different types of cerumen.

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In medical research, scientists actually compare cerumens from different populations to study how genetics and evolution shaped earwax composition across humanity!

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