English noun: sebaceous gland | |||
1. | sebaceous gland (body) a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin | ||
Synonyms | glandulae sebaceae, sebaceous follicle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | oil gland | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Meibomian gland, Montgomery's tubercle, tarsal gland | ||
Part meronym | hair follicle, integumentary system | ||