Meaning & use
sebaceous
Relating to or secreting oily matter, especially fatty substances produced by glands in the skin.
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Sebaceous glands near the hair follicles can become blocked and cause acne.
The dermatologist explained how overactive sebaceous glands lead to oily skin.
A note on using this word
Sebaceous is almost always paired with 'gland' in medical contexts and rarely used outside anatomy and dermatology.
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