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Meaning of SEBACEOUS GLAND
 
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n] a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
 
Synonyms:
glandulae sebaceae
,
sebaceous follicle
 
See Also:
hair follicle
,
integumentary system
,
Meibomian gland
,
Montgomery's tubercle
,
oil gland
,
tarsal gland
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
A type of gland in the skin that secretes an oily substance that lubricates skin and hair.
 
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