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The ear canal has glands that secrete ____________, a waxy, sticky substance that traps dirt and has an antibiotic action against microorganisms that enter the canal.

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cerumen

The ear canal has glands that secrete __Cerumen_, a waxy, sticky substance that traps dirt and has an antibiotic action against microorganisms that enter the canal.

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