English word cerumenolytic comes from English -lytic, English cerumen (Earwax.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -lytic | English (eng) | Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis. |
| cerumen | English (eng) | Earwax. |
| cerumenolytic | English (eng) | (pharmacology) Of or relating to cerumenolysis, the process of softening cerumen (earwax) for removal. (pharmacology) A chemical that softens or removes cerumen (earwax). |