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sebaceous
[ si-bey-shuhs ]
/ sɪˈbeɪ ʃəs /
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adjective Physiology.
pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling tallow or fat; fatty; greasy.
secreting a fatty substance.
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sebaceous
/ (sɪˈbeɪʃəs) /
adjective
of or resembling sebum, fat, or tallow; fatty
secreting fat or a greasy lubricating substance
Word Origin for sebaceous
C18: from Late Latin sēbāceus, from sebum
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