Sebaceous glands Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
sebaceous gland; glandulae sebaceae; sebaceous follicle.
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(Anat.) , small subcutaneous glands, usually connected with hair follicles. They secrete an oily semifluid matter, composed in great part of fat, which softens and lubricates the hair and skin.