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English noun: sebaceous follicle

1. sebaceous follicle (body) a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin


Synonymsglandulae sebaceae, sebaceous gland


Broader (hypernym)oil gland


Narrower (hyponym)Meibomian gland, Montgomery's tubercle, tarsal gland


Part meronymhair follicle, integumentary system









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