(dīng) - Earwax, cerumen & specifically refers to impacted earwax that blocks the

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Earwax, cerumen;

specifically refers to impacted earwax that blocks the ear canal.

Earwax, cerumenspecifically refers to impacted earwax that blocks the

Usage highlights

EarwaxImpacted earwaxEarwax removalCerumen impactionEar canal blockage

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor removed the earwax (耵聍) from my ear.
  • Impacted earwax (耵聍栓塞) can cause hearing problems.
  • He complained of ear blockage due to cerumen (耵聍).

Collocations

  • Earwax(耵聍)
  • Impacted earwax(耵聍栓塞)
  • Earwax removal(耵聍取出)
  • Cerumen impaction(耵聍堵塞)
  • Ear canal blockage(耵聍阻塞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A specialized medical term in traditional Chinese medicine and modern otology.
  • Rarely used in names due to its specific medical meaning related to ear secretions.

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