Sebaceous glands Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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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Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913