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Definition of Ear cleaning (by a doctor)

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Ear cleaning (by a doctor): When ear wax accumulates enough, it may block the ear canal (and hearing). A health care professional may have to wash it out, vacuum it, or remove it with special instruments. Alternatively, your physician may prescribe ear drops that are designed to soften the wax.