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sebum
[ see-buhm ]
sebum
/ ˈsiːbəm /
noun
- the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria
sebum
/ sē′bəm /
- The fatty substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of mammals that protects and lubricates the skin and hair.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sebum1
First recorded in 1700–10, sebum is from the Latin word sēbum tallow, grease
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sebum1
C19: from New Latin, from Latin: tallow
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Example Sentences
Generally, your skin does a good job shedding sebum and dead cells.
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