Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection against bacteria, fungi, insects and water.
utterance. 1. The act or an instance of expressing in words: articulation, expression, statement, verbalization, vocalization, voice. 2.
from The American HeritageÂ® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition. 1  The act or manner of pronouncing words; utterance of speech. 2  A way of speaking a word, especially a way that is accepted or generally understood.3  A graphic representation of the way a word is spoken, using phonetic symbols.rom The American HeritageÂ® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition. 1  The act or manner of pronouncing words; utterance of speech. 2  A way of speaking a word, especially a way that is accepted or generally understood.