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sebaceous gland
noun
any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin.
Origin:
1720–30
1720–30
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
sebaceous gland n.
Any of the numerous holocrine glands in the dermis that empty into a hair follicle and produce and secrete sebum. Also called sebaceous follicle.
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Science Dictionary
sebaceous gland  (sĭ-bā'shəs) Pronunciation Key
Any of the glands that are found in the skin of mammals and secrete sebum into the hair follicles. |
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