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Sebaceous gland

Also called Oil gland

AnatomyDermatologyImportant

A gland in the skin that secretes sebum into hair follicles to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Korean

피지선(기름샘)

모낭으로 피지를 분비하여 피부와 모발을 윤활하고 방수 처리하는 피부 내 샘.

French

Glande sébacée

Glande cutanée sécrétant du sébum dans les follicules pileux pour lubrifier et imperméabiliser la peau et les cheveux.

Word parts

  • seb/oRoot(Latin) Sebum, oil
  • -ousSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to

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