Sebaceous Gland Definition

sĭ-bāshəs
noun
Any of various glands in the dermis of the skin that open into a hair follicle and produce and secrete sebum.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • glandulae sebaceae
  • sebaceous follicle

Other Word Forms of Sebaceous Gland

Noun

Singular:
sebaceous gland
Plural:
sebaceous-glands

Sebaceous Gland Sentence Examples

  • The sebaceous gland units are most commonly found on the face, neck, and back.

  • Sebaceous follicle-A structure found within the skin where a sebaceous gland opens into a hair follicle.

  • Acne is common during puberty, when hormonal changes signal the sebaceous gland to make more oil.

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