earwax impaction

noun

Excessive earwax which impedes the passage of sound in the ear canal, causing various symptoms.

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Meanings

nounearwax impaction (countable and uncountable, plural earwax impactions)

plural earwax impactions

  1. countableuncountableotolaryngologymedicineExcessive earwax which impedes the passage of sound in the ear canal, causing various symptoms.
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