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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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Origin of sebaceous

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