oil gland
AmericanEtymology
Origin of oil gland
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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"Your scalp has 180,000 oil glands and it collects dirt and debris if it's not regularly washed."
From BBC
“As we age, tear glands naturally stop making tears, and oil glands also slow down, which can cause problems with tear quality,” See says.
From Washington Post
A: Acne appears to result from a complex interaction among the hair follicles, the microbes that live on the skin, the oil glands, the immune system and the diet.
From Seattle Times
It is also possible, White says, that the mask may be aggravating oil glands near the eye and causing inflammation, which can lead to tears evaporating more rapidly.
From Washington Post
And oil gland activity declines earlier in older women than in older men, Patel said.
From Seattle Times
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