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What is the medical term meaning accumulation of earwax in the auditory canal?
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Impacted cerumen
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What is the medical term meaning impacted earwax?
cerumenThe medical term for it is cerumen.
Who can write a recount about earwax?
Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and many other mammals. It plays an important role in the human ear canal, assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, and insects. Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing
Do audiologists clear earwax?
An audiologist is someone who practices medicine regarding hearing and effects of hearing loss. They can clean earwax out of an ear but that is usually performed by a medical assistant in the office.
Another name for earwax?
Another name for earwax is cerumen. Earwax is a waxy substance that is yellow in color and is secreted in the ear canal.
Is earwax normal?
It is normal for the ear canal to have some yellowish-brown earwax
What does auditory canal mean?
The auditory canal extends from the outer ear (pinna) to the middle ear at the tympanic membrane. It has two main functions:Passageway for soundProtects the ear from infection: Physical barrier & earwax captures contaminants
What is the function of the fine hairs and tiny wax-producing glands of the external auditory canal?
The fine hairs in the external auditory canal help to trap and prevent debris, such as dust and particles, from entering the ear. This helps to keep the ear clean and prevent blockages. The tiny wax-producing glands in the external auditory canal secrete earwax (cerumen) which helps to lubricate and protect the ear canal from infection and irritation.
Does a panda have earwax?
yes
What are the different of the body?
earwax
Why ears have earwax?
That's a good question! As I understand it, earwax protects the ear by the collection & removal of foreign bodies!
Does God have earwax?
No. God does not have earwax, for He has no physical ears, for He is God, spirit, and therefore not man.
Is earwax good for a cold sore after a scab has formed?
Earwax isn't good for a cold sore after a scab has formed.
