sebum

[ see-buhm ]

nounPhysiology.
  1. the fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands.

Origin of sebum

1
First recorded in 1700–10, sebum is from the Latin word sēbum tallow, grease

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British Dictionary definitions for sebum

sebum

/ (ˈsiːbəm) /


noun
  1. 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

1
C19: from New Latin, from Latin: tallow

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Scientific definitions for sebum

sebum

[ bəm ]


  1. The fatty substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of mammals that protects and lubricates the skin and hair.

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