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sebaceous gland

American  

noun

  1. any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin.

sebaceous gland Scientific  
/ sĭ-bā′shəs /

  1. Any of the glands that are found in the skin of mammals and secrete sebum into the hair follicles.

Etymology

Origin of sebaceous gland

First recorded in 1720–30

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