sebaceous


se·ba·ceous

adj \si-ˈbā-shəs\

Definition of SEBACEOUS

1
: secreting sebum <sebaceous glands>
2
: of, relating to, or being fatty material : fatty <a sebaceous exudate>

Origin of SEBACEOUS

Latin sebaceus made of tallow, from sebum tallow
First Known Use: 1728

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