👉 The term "cerous" is a medical term that refers to a type of tissue in the body, specifically in the lungs. Cerous consists of a soft, yellowish-white substance that helps to protect and lubricate the airway passages between the bronchioles (tiny tubes that lead from the lungs to the trachea) and the larynx (the part of the throat where the voice is made). The function of cerous is to help support the airflow through the airways