Associations to the word «Sebaceous»

Wiktionary

SEBACEOUS, adjective. Of or relating to fat, sebum
SEBACEOUS, adjective. Oozing fat
SEBACEOUS GLAND, noun. (anatomy) A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.
SEBACEOUS GLANDS, noun. Plural of sebaceous gland

Dictionary definition

SEBACEOUS, adjective. Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; "greasy hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds".

Wise words

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