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ceruminous gland |
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ceruminous gland [sə′rü·mə·nəs ‚gland] (anatomy) A modified sweat gland in the external ear that produces earwax. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Table 1 Benign and malignant conditions of the external auditory canal Benign Malignant Cholesteatoma Basal cell carcinoma Eosinophilic granuloma Ceruminous gland tumor Exostosis Melanoma Fibrous dysplasia Metastatic disease Keratosis obturans Soft-tissue sarcoma (children) Neurofibroma Squamous cell carcinoma Osteoma Paraganglioma Stenosis Temporomandibular joint hemiation Cerumen refers only to the secretory product of the ceruminous glands in the external auditory canal, and it is just one component of earwax. |
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