sebaceous

adjective

se·​ba·​ceous si-ˈbā-shəs How to pronounce sebaceous (audio)
1
: secreting or releasing sebum
a sebaceous duct
see also sebaceous gland
2
: of, relating to, or being sebum
a sebaceous exudate
3
: relating to, affecting, or originating in a sebaceous gland
sebaceous carcinoma

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Evans points to sebaceous dermatitis as a specific example, which is caused by a yeast that grows on the scalp. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024 Sebum is an oily substance produced by your sebaceous glands, mostly on your face and scalp. Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Sep. 2024 Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands churn out more sebum—the waxy substance that serves as your skin’s innate moisturizer—than your skin needs. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024 The sebaceous glands are responsible for producing skin oils. Alex Vance, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sebaceous 

Word History

Etymology

Latin sebaceus made of tallow, from sebum tallow

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sebaceous was in 1721

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“Sebaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sebaceous. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

sebaceous

adjective
se·​ba·​ceous si-ˈbā-shəs How to pronounce sebaceous (audio)
1
: secreting or releasing sebum see also sebaceous gland
2
: of, relating to, or being sebum
a sebaceous exudate
3
: relating to, affecting, or originating in a sebaceous gland
sebaceous carcinoma

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