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