The medical term for earwax is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cerumen
Cerumen is the medical term for earwax. Cerumen, which is derived from the Latin meaning wax, is a waxy secretion of ceruminous gland of the external ear.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)