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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British Dictionary definitions for sebaceous
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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Medical definitions for sebaceous
sebaceous
[ sĭ-bā′shəs ]
adj.
Of, resembling, or characterized by fat or sebum; fatty.
Secreting or producing fat or sebum.
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