CERUMEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
Categories: Wax
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cerumen" comes from Medieval Latin caerūmen.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.