SEBACEOUS


Meaning of SEBACEOUS in English

sə̇ˈbāshəs adjective

Etymology: Latin sebaceus made of tallow, from sebum tallow, grease + -aceus -aceous — more at soap

1. : relating to, secreting, or composed of fatty matter

the sebaceous glands of the skin

2. : resembling fat in appearance : fatty

sebaceous secretions of some plants

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