The sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals. In humans, they are found in the greatest number on the face and scalp, and are also found on all parts of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The ty...
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small oil-producing gland present in the skin of mammals. Sebaceous glands are usually attached to hair follicles and release a fatty substance, ... [6 related articles]
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A small gland in the skin which secretes sebum, a fatty substance that acts as a protective and water repellant layer on skin and allows the epidermis to retain its suppleness. Sebum secretion is fairly constant but varies from individual to individual. Obstructed sebaceous glands become blackheads ...
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A gland producing a greasy lubricating substance.
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oil producing gland of the skin
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A normal gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle near the surface of the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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a type of holocrine gland of the dermis that secretes an oily material (sebum) into the hair follicles.
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They secrete an oily substance (sebum) around the hair follicles
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Sebaceous gland: A normal gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle near the surface of the skin. Common Misspellings: sebacious gland
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(sue-ba;shus) An exocrine gland of the skin that secretes sebum.
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Oil secreting glands, mostly clustered around hair follicles. The oil, sebum, is released into the oil glands from the disintegrated cytoplasm of shedding holocrine cells that line the alveolar surfaces.
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n] - a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
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a gland located in hair follicles that secretes sebum
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sebaceous follicle noun a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
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The gland that is responsible for oil secretion. The are spread throughout the body, except for soles and palms, and are found in abundance on the scalp and face. Those with over-active glands have oily skin.
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Oil producing gland in the dermis.
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