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.
1. the faculty or power of speaking; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds. 2. the act of speaking. 3. something that is spoken; an utterance. 4. a form of communication in spoken language, made by a speaker before an audience.