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Ear Blockage | Wax Blockage - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Dec 05, 2019

Glossary

Cerumen: Wax secreted by glands lining the external ear canal.

Published on Jun 24, 2011
Last Updated on Dec 05, 2019

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