cerumenolytic

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English

Etymology

cerumen +‎ -lytic

Noun

cerumenolytic (plural cerumenolytics)

  1. (pharmacology) A chemical that softens or removes cerumen (earwax).

Adjective

cerumenolytic (comparative more cerumenolytic, superlative most cerumenolytic)

  1. (pharmacology) Of or relating to cerumenolysis, the process of softening cerumen (earwax) for removal.
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