SEBACEOUSGLAND

Sebaceous gland

The sebaceous glands are microscopic glands in the skin that secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals. In humans, they are found in greatest abundance on the face and scalp, though they are distributed throughout all skin sites except the palms and soles.

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sebaceous gland

Noun

  1. A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.


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