sebaceous

[ si-bey-shuh s ]
/ sɪˈbeɪ ʃəs /

adjective Physiology.

pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling tallow or fat; fatty; greasy.
secreting a fatty substance.

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Origin of sebaceous

From the New Latin word sēbāceus, dating back to 1720–30. See sebum, -aceous

Words nearby sebaceous

seawater, seaway, seaweed, seaweed marquetry, seaworthy, sebaceous, sebaceous adenoma, sebaceous cyst, sebaceous epithelioma, sebaceous gland, sebaceous glands
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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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