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se⋅ba⋅ceous

  [si-bey-shuhs]
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–adjective Physiology.
1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling tallow or fat; fatty; greasy.
2. secreting a fatty substance.
Origin:
1720–30; < NL sēbāceus. See sebum, -aceous
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se·ba·ceous   (sĭ-bā'shəs)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling fat or sebum; fatty.

  2. Secreting fat or sebum.


[Latin sēbum, tallow + -aceous.]
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Word Origin & History

sebaceous 
1728, from L. sebaceus, from sebum "tallow, grease," probably related to sapo "soap" (see soap).
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: se·ba·ceous
Pronunciation: si-'bA-sh&s
Function: adjective
1 : secreting sebum
2 : of, relatingto, or being fatty material sebaceous exudate>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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sebaceous se·ba·ceous (sĭ-bā'shəs)
adj.

  1. Of, resembling, or characterized by fat or sebum; fatty.

  2. Secreting or producing fat or sebum.

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