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cerumen

/səˈɹuːmɛn/
Meanings

  • earwax

    - "The cerumen in my ear has hardened and needs to be removed."
    - "My doctor advised me to clean my cerumen regularly to prevent ear infections."
Synonyms

earwax , wax
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cerumen
ear , square , pare , square , fare , quare , square
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. cerumen (es) : earwax

  2. cerumen (it) : cera umana

  3. cerumen (fr) : cérue

Variants
List of all variants of cerumen that leads to same result
cerumen , cerumens , ceruminous , earwax , earwaxes
Etymology
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From Latin cērūmen, from cērū, ear. Referring to the waxy substance that accumulates in the ear.

Trivia
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  1. {"text"=>"Cerumen plays an important role in maintaining the health of the ear. It helps to keep the ear canal free of dust, debris, and other foreign particles that can cause irritation and discomfort."}

  2. {"text"=>"Cerumen is not just a waxy substance that accumulates in the ear. It is also rich in various nutrients, including fatty acids, cholesterol, and vitamin E. These nutrients help to keep the ear canal healthy and free of infection."}

  3. {"text"=>"Cerumen is not only important for maintaining the health of the ear, but it also plays an important role in our sense of hearing. Cerumen helps to keep the ear canal free of dust, debris, and other foreign particles that can interfere with the sound waves that travel through the ear canal and into the inner ear, where they are transformed into electrical signals that are sent to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound."}

How to Memorize "cerumen"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cross-section of an ear, with the cerumen visible as a yellowish, waxy substance. Visualize this image in detail, focusing on the texture, color, and consistency of the cerumen.

  2. associate

    - Associate the cerumen with the sensation of a deep, satisfying ear cleaning. Imagine the feeling of the cerumen being carefully removed from the ear, leaving the ear feeling clean, refreshed, and free of any discomfort or irritation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of cerumen: 'Cerumen is a yellowish, waxy substance that accumulates in the ear, providing a protective layer for the ear canal and keeping it free of dust, debris, and other foreign particles.' Remember the acronym 'Cerumen is YWPS that ACKFDP' to help remember the definition.

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