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Sebum — An oily secretion of the sebaceous gland which helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair. * * * The secretion of the sebaceous glands. [L. tallow] * * * se·bum sēb əm n fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin * * * n.… … Medical dictionary
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skin — skinlike, adj. /skin/, n., v., skinned, skinning, adj. n. 1. the external covering or integument of an animal body, esp. when soft and flexible. 2. such an integument stripped from the body of an animal, esp. a small animal; pelt: a beaver skin.… … Universalium
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sebaceous gland — any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin. [1720 30] * * * Small oil producing gland in the skin, usually connected to a hair follicle by a duct into which it releases sebum, a component of the slightly… … Universalium
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