Sebaceous /(?)/
Se·ba·ceous
Sebaceous
a.
- Pertaining to, or secreting, fat; composed of fat; having the appearance of fat; as, the sebaceous secretions of some plants, or the sebaceous humor of animals. (Physiol.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Sebaceous cyst
- a cyst formed by distention of a sebaceous gland, due to obstruction of its excretory duct.
- Sebaceous glands
- 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.