ear canals
Tubes to eardrums
Ear canals are the tube-shaped passages leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.
The term usually refers to the external auditory canal, where earwax accumulates and cotton swabs notoriously get lodged: The doctor found a buildup of wax in both ear canals.
- cerumenWaxy ear discharge
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- auditoryOf or relating to hearing
- otoscopeEar canal inspection instrument
- cochleaSpiral hearing organ
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