Sebaceous Meaning in English
word
səˈbeɪʃəs
suh-BAY-shuhs
sɛbˈeɪʃəs
seb-AY-shuhs
Definition
Relating to or producing a fatty or oily substance, especially referring to glands in the skin that create oil to keep it moisturized.
Usage & Nuances
"Sebaceous" is almost always used in scientific, medical, or dermatological contexts, most often with “gland” ("sebaceous gland"). It is formal and rare in daily conversation.
Spanish: sebáceoPortuguese (BR): sebáceoPortuguese (PT): sebáceoChinese (Simplified): 皮脂的Chinese (Traditional): 皮脂的Hindi: वसामयArabic: دُهْنيBengali: তেলগ্রন্থিগত - সেবাসিয়াসRussian: сальныйJapanese: 皮脂のVietnamese: bã nhờnKorean: 피지의Turkish: yağ (beziyle ilgili) - sebaseUrdu: چربی دارIndonesian: sebaceous - berminyak (kelenjar)
Example Sentences
The skin contains many sebaceous glands.
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A sebaceous cyst can form under the skin.
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Oil is produced by the sebaceous glands in your face.
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Teens often have acne because their sebaceous glands are more active.
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Doctors might check for problems with your sebaceous glands if you have very oily skin.
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That shiny look on your forehead is from your sebaceous glands at work.
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