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der Pfropf (-e)  plug, stopper; bung; cork; clot, stoppage

Ein HNO-Arzt kann einen Pfropf aus Ohrenschmalz mit einer Wasserspritze lösen.
An ENT physician can clear an earwax plug with a water syringe.

Related: pfropfen to cram, jam, plug; graft, das Ohrenschmalz earwax

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