Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Wikipedia. dovecote. A structure that houses doves or pigeons; often square, hexagonal, octagonal, or round in plan and one-and-a-half or two stories high; typically topped with a finial; once popular because the birds provided a tasty source of fresh meat. The interior is honeycombed with niches in which the birds may rest.
Vertigo can be a sign of excessive earwax accumulation. An excessive accumulation of earwax, especially when it is impacted, can lead to a blocked ear. A blocked ear can affect hearing and it may be painful. When the earwax build-up hardens and blocks the ear canal, it forms a plug, or blockage. An ear that is blocked due to earwax may lead to: Earache.
Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. It protects the ear against dust, dirt and bacteria, so it helps to prevent infection. Wax, or cerumen as it is also known, is composed of epithelium (skin cells), dust and oily secretions from the sebaceous and ceruminous glands in the ear canal.These secretions lubricate the ear canal and prevent it becoming too dry. Wax is a natural secretion and if it is not a problem it is best left alone. 2  Do not use cotton buds, hair grips, a pencil or other items to try to remove the wax. 3  Consider ear wax softening drops or olive oil as the first option unless you are experiencing pain or discharge.