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sebaceous

adjective
/sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example Sentences

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Synonyms

oily, greasy, fatty, glandular

Antonyms

dry, non-oily

Collocations

sebaceous glands, sebaceous secretion, sebaceous cyst

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