oil gland

noun

1. uropygial gland.
2. sebaceous gland.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oil gland¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

“As we age, tear glands naturally stop making tears, and oil glands also slow down, which can cause problems with tear quality,” See says.

From Washington Post

A: Acne appears to result from a complex interaction among the hair follicles, the microbes that live on the skin, the oil glands, the immune system and the diet.

From Seattle Times

It is also possible, White says, that the mask may be aggravating oil glands near the eye and causing inflammation, which can lead to tears evaporating more rapidly.

From Washington Post

And oil gland activity declines earlier in older women than in older men, Patel said.

From Seattle Times

In a study published last month in the Journal of Experimental Biology, biologists reported that microbes living peacefully on the birds’ oil glands may play an important role in making the scent molecules involved.

From New York Times