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sebaceous gland

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sebaceous gland

 
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–noun
any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin.
Origin:
1720–30
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Sweat Stains?
Alleviate White Marks On Skin & Clothes With Degree® Ultra Clear.
www.DegreeWomen.com
Sweat gland
Relax. Take a deep breath. We have the answers you seek.
www.RightHealth.com/Thyroid
sebaceous gland  
n.  Any of various glands in the dermis of the skin that open into a hair follicle and produce and secrete sebum.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: sebaceous gland
Function: noun
: any of the small sacculated glands lodged in the substance of the derma, usually opening into the hair follicles, andsecreting an oily or greasy material composed in great part of fat which softens and lubricates the hair and skin
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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