sebum
Origin of sebum
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How to use sebum in a sentence
Generally, your skin does a good job shedding sebum and dead cells.
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British Dictionary definitions for sebum
/ (ˈsiːbəm) /
the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria
Origin of sebum
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Scientific definitions for sebum
[ sē′bəm ]
The fatty substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of mammals that protects and lubricates the skin and hair.
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